Student, Radiology Tech, PRN, Acute Hospital

Lifepoint Health • Hickory, NC

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Radiology Student Technician performs routine diagnostic imaging studies as needed and provides services to patients ranging from neonates to geriatric adults, as well as their families and physicians. The role requires knowledge of anatomy, image quality, radiographic positioning and technique, radiation safety, imaging equipment, infection control, and quality-control techniques. The technician communicates the nature of procedures to patients, helps relieve anxiety, and provides patient education related to diagnostic radiology procedures.

The technician ensures examinations are accurate and timely, with examinations not exceeding 30 minutes, and performs accurate patient positioning, computer entries, and filming. The role emphasizes high-quality diagnostic images, proper views and labeling, patient history, shielding, positioning, and minimizing patient radiation exposure. The technician maintains a safe work area, monitors equipment performance, reports malfunctions and supply or equipment problems to a supervisor, and identifies ways to improve efficiency, customer relations, and diagnostic quality. The position requires a variable schedule and includes weekdays and rotating weekends and holidays; the shift is PRN days.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Must be working toward completion of a bachelor's degree, diploma, or associate degree in Radiologic Technology; verification from the school is required.
• Thorough knowledge of anatomy and image quality.
• Knowledge and skill in radiographic positioning, radiographic technique, radiation safety, imaging equipment, infection control, and quality-control techniques.
• Ability to communicate effectively and present a pleasant, helpful manner to patients, physicians, subordinates, and department staff.
• Ability to maintain a safe working environment and demonstrate technical knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine diagnostic imaging studies as needed.
• Provide services to patients across the neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric populations, and to their families and physicians.
• Explain the nature of tests to patients, help relieve anxiety, and provide education about diagnostic radiology procedures.
• Perform patient examinations accurately and in a timely manner, with examinations not exceeding 30 minutes.
• Ensure accurate patient positioning, computer entries, filming, exam views, labeling, patient history, and shielding while minimizing patient exposure.
• Produce high-quality diagnostic images and meet or exceed department guidelines.
• Maintain a safe work area and work environment free from hazards.
• Monitor imaging equipment performance and report malfunctions and supply or equipment problems to a supervisor.
• Maintain effective use of time and report availability accordingly.
• Assist others and contribute to a consistent team effort.
• Resolve problems and make sound independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
• Learn and maintain knowledge of current imaging techniques.
• Identify methods to improve efficiency, customer relations, and diagnostic quality.
• Vary the work schedule, including weekdays and rotating weekends and holidays.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage options for full-time and part-time employees.
• Life, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Paid family leave and paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance.
• Loan assistance.
• 401(k) retirement package with company match.
• Wellness programs, including free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services, and discount programs.
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED