Student Radiology Tech

Lifepoint Health • Sylva, NC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Harris Regional Hospital provides comprehensive diagnostic imaging and interventional services in comfortable, convenient surroundings. We are proud to offer a filmless environment, complete with a picture-achieving communication system (PACS). The PACS digitally stores and displays medical images allowing for immediate access to patient information and increased efficiency. Our radiologists are certified by the American Board of Radiology with extensive training and experience in all areas of technology. We offer our patients the latest technology in diagnostic testing while staying close to home.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Must be working on completion of a Bachelor’s Degree, Diploma or Associate Degree in Radiologic Technology.
• Basic Life Support certification is required within 30 days of hire.

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 a pleasant and helpful manner to patients, physicians, subordinates and other members of the department staff.
• Assists 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 population.
• Ensures that patient examinations are performed in an accurate and timely manner; not to exceed 30 minutes.
• Provides accurate patient positioning, computer entries and filming.
• Maintains an effective use of time, reports availability accordingly.
• Demonstrates a willingness and ability to assist others.
• Consistently displays team effort.
• 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.

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• 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: Associate degree