Student, Radiology Tech, PRN, Acute Hospital

Facility Name: Frye Regional Medical Center

Position: Radiology Student Technician, Acute Hospital

schedule: Weekdays and rotating weekend and Holidays

Shift: PRN Days

Your experience matters:

Frye Regional Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Radiology Student Technician joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

More about our team:

Frye Regional Medical Center employs more than 1500 professional and clinical staff. Our medical center is a 355-bed acute care facility which offers a broad array of inpatient and outpatient care. Frye Regional Medical Center provides patients with a full range of services to meet the healthcare needs of our community. We believe our employees are our most valuable assets in accomplishing this goal and we have made great strides to ensure employee satisfaction. If you are passionate about changing lives, we are looking for you!

How You'll Contribute:

• He or she must demonstrate a thorough knowledge of anatomy.

• The technologist must demonstrate thorough knowledge and skill and understanding of image quality.

• Must be able to communicate to patients the nature of the tests and relieve their anxiety.

• Must 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.

• Assist in maintaining a work area free from hazards.

• The student radiologic technologist must perform routine diagnostic imaging studies, as needed. Must vary work schedule.

• The patient population ranges from neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric.

• The student radiologic technologist must provide services to all patients, families, and physicians serving this 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 effective use of time, reports availability accordingly.

• Demonstrates 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.

Why join us:

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers

• Comprehensive Benefits : Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities

What we are looking for:

• Education: High school graduate or equivalent. Must be working on completion of a Bachelor's Degree,
• Diploma or Associate Degree in Radiologic Technology (verification from school is required).

EEOC Statement

Frye Regional Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Frye Regional medical Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.