Radiology Student Tech I

Singing River Health System•Pascagoula, MS

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Radiology Student Tech performs those duties directly involved with a variety of technical procedures applying ionizing radiation for the purpose of demonstrating structures for interpretation and/or therapeutic intervention by, or at the request of, a licensed practitioner. He/She prepares equipment used to expose the x-ray film; develops and organizes films; prepares patient rooms, supplies, and medications (contrast agents). Transports and monitors patients as necessary. Level I may perform x-rays (abdomen, upper, and lower extremities) under supervision, as long as clinical competencies have been completed as required by the radiology program at their designated school.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED Required.
Must be enrolled in a CAHEA (Committee of Allied Health Education and Accreditation)/accredited radiology program or equivalent.
Must complete and maintain BCLS certification upon hire and/or transfer.
Previous clinical rotation experience required.
Must be able to demonstrate appropriate clinical judgment and apply appropriate professional skills to a patient population of all ages.
Must be keyboard proficient.

Nice To Haves

Radiology Student Tech II must have completed 12 months of the CAHEA radiological technologist program.

Responsibilities

Performs x-rays (abdomen, upper, and lower extremities) under supervision, as long as clinical competencies have been completed as required by the radiology program at their designated school.
Prepares equipment used to expose the x-ray film.
Develops and organizes films.
Prepares patient rooms, supplies, and medications (contrast agents).
Transports and monitors patients as necessary.