Student, Radiology Tech, PRN, Acute Hospital

Lifepoint Health • Hickory, NC

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Frye Regional Medical Center is hiring a Radiology Student Technician for its acute hospital. The position is PRN, working day shifts on weekdays and rotating weekends and holidays. The student technologist performs routine diagnostic imaging studies as needed and provides services to patients ranging from neonates through geriatric adults, as well as their families and physicians.

The technologist applies knowledge of anatomy, radiographic positioning and technique, radiation safety, imaging equipment, infection control, and quality control to produce high-quality diagnostic images. They explain procedures to patients, help ease anxiety, provide patient education, and complete examinations accurately and promptly, within 30 minutes. The role also involves maintaining a safe work area, monitoring equipment performance, reporting malfunctions and supply or equipment problems, and contributing to improved efficiency, customer relations, and diagnostic quality.

Frye Regional Medical Center is a 355-bed acute care facility with more than 1,500 professional and clinical staff and is part of Lifepoint Health. The employer describes benefits and development programs available to full-time and part-time employees, including medical, dental, and vision coverage; insurance and leave programs; tuition assistance; a 401(k) with company match; wellness programs; and career advancement opportunities.

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.
• Knowledge and skill in image quality, radiographic positioning, radiographic technique, radiation safety, imaging equipment, infection control, and quality control.
• Ability to communicate with patients about the nature of tests and relieve their anxiety.
• Ability to provide patient education relating to diagnostic radiology procedures.
• Ability to maintain exam accuracy and minimize patient exposure.
• Ability to vary the work schedule, including weekdays and rotating weekends and holidays.
• Pleasant and helpful manner with patients, physicians, subordinates, and other department staff.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine diagnostic imaging studies as needed.
• Produce high-quality diagnostic images while meeting or exceeding department guidelines.
• Perform examinations accurately and promptly, not exceeding 30 minutes.
• Position patients accurately and ensure correct computer entries and filming.
• Maintain exam accuracy, including minimum views, labeling, patient dose, positioning, patient history, and shielding.
• Minimize patient exposure and maintain a safe working environment.
• Explain diagnostic radiology procedures and provide patient education to help relieve patient anxiety.
• Serve patients, families, and physicians across neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric populations.
• Use time effectively and report availability accordingly.
• Assist others and contribute to a consistent team effort.
• Maintain knowledge of equipment performance and report malfunctions to the supervisor.
• Convey supply or equipment problems and related information to the supervisor.
• Make sound independent decisions when circumstances warrant and demonstrate the ability to resolve problems.
• Learn and maintain knowledge of current imaging techniques.
• Identify methods to improve efficiency, customer relations, and diagnostic quality.
• Assist in maintaining a work area free from hazards.

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental, and vision coverage 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.
• Mental, physical, and financial 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