Student X-Ray Technician

Healthier Mississippi People • Canton, MS

2d • Onsite

About The Position

To use and maintain equipment and supplies necessary to administer radiographic exams to patients, under the indirect supervision of a radiologist or physician and in accordance with established federal and UMMC procedures.

Requirements

• Knowledge of x-ray principles, procedures, and standards.
• Knowledge of the physical and operational characteristics of radiologic equipment.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills to effectively interact with patients and other team members.
• Ability to configure and adjust x-ray equipment.
• Ability to alleviate patient anxiety.
• Ability to understand and comply with applicable safety regulations.
• Must have completed one semester of training at an accredited Radiologic Technology (RT) program and currently be a student in good standing at an accredited Radiologic Technology (RT) program.

Responsibilities

• Administers radiographic exams under a radiologist's or physician's request and supervision.
• Prepares room and positions patient to obtain optimum view.
• Positions equipment and adjusts controls to set exposure factors such as time and distance.
• Uses bean-restrictive devices and patient-shielding techniques to minimize radiation exposure to patient and self.
• Maintains stock supplies; performs general office duties such as delivering and retrieving film, typing forms, scheduling patients, and maintaining records.
• Explains procedures to patients to alleviate anxiety and obtain cooperation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed