Student, Radiology Tech

Lifepoint Health • Roaring Spring, PA

13h • Onsite

About The Position

The role of the Student Radiologic Technologist is to perform diagnostic radiographic examinations under the supervision of a Registered Radiologic Technologist using JRCERT guidelines.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Diploma or Associate Degree in Radiologic Technology (verification from school is required)

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of anatomy.
• Demonstrate thorough knowledge and skill and understanding of image quality.
• Communicate to patients the nature of the tests and relieve their anxiety.
• Demonstrate an understanding of Radiographic Positioning, Radiographic Technique, Radiation Safety, Imaging Equipment, Infection Control and Quality Control techniques.
• Presents pleasant and helpful manners to patients, physicians, subordinates and other members of the department staff.
• Assist in maintaining a work area free from hazards.
• Perform routine diagnostic imaging studies, as needed.
• Vary work schedule.
• Provide services to all patients, families, and physicians serving the neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patient population.
• Ensure that patient examinations are performed in an accurate and timely manner; not to exceed 30 minutes.
• Provide accurate patient positioning, computer entries and filming.
• Maintain effective use of time, reports availability accordingly.
• Demonstrate a willingness and ability to assist others.
• Consistently team effort displays.
• Applies knowledge to produce high quality diagnostic images with use of professional knowledge to meet or exceed department guidelines.
• Maintains exam accuracy, i.e., minimum views, labeling, patient dose, positioning, patient history and shielding.
• Minimizes patient exposure.
• Maintains a safe working environment.
• Maintains knowledge of equipment performance.
• Reports malfunctions to supervisor.
• Conveys to supervisor any problems related to supplies or equipment as well as information pertaining to the problem.
• Demonstrates the ability to resolve problems.
• Demonstrates the ability to make sound independent decisions when circumstances so warrant.
• Demonstrates technical knowledge.
• Demonstrates the ability to provide patient education relating to diagnostic radiology procedures.
• Learns and maintains knowledge of current imaging techniques.
• Identifies methods to improve efficiency and customer relations.
• Identifies methods to improve diagnostic quality.
• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage— tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees, and more.
• Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED