Radiologic Tech Student

CHI; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 20,664 - 29,039; Part time

Job summary

A leading health care organization in Chattanooga is seeking a Student Rad Tech. In this role, you will assist in performing diagnostic imaging examinations (X-rays, CT, MRI) to aid in accurate patient diagnosis. You must be enrolled in an accredited Radiology Technologist Program and have a high school diploma or GED. This position offers hands-on experience under the supervision of a Rad Tech while contributing to positive patient care. Join a top recognized healthcare provider committed to excellence and patient service.

Responsibilities

• Assist in performing various imaging examinations including X-rays, CT, and MRI.
• Learn patient positioning to support diagnostics.
• Contribute to positive patient experiences under supervision.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excellent communication

Eagerness to learn

Understanding of imaging principles

Education

High School Graduate

High School GED

Enrolled in an accredited Radiology Technologist Program

Basic Life Support – CPR

Job description

Job Summary And Responsibilities

As our Student Rad Tech, you will gain hands‑on experience supporting diagnostic imaging to aid accurate patient diagnosis.

Every day, you will assist in performing various imaging examinations (X-rays, CT, MRI), learning patient positioning, and contributing to positive patient experiences under supervision.

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate a strong eagerness to learn, attention to detail, excellent communication, and a foundational understanding of imaging principles, committed to mastering workflow and image quality.

• Students must have a Rad Tech working with them on all exams.
• The student and Rad Tech must first seek permission from the patient for the student to participate in care.
• The Rad Tech is ultimately responsible for all work performed by the student.
• If the Rad Tech feels the student is ready, they may allow the student to work independently, but the Rad Tech remains in the department and available to assist as needed.
• All work performed by the student will be checked, verified as accurate and correct, and then signed off by the Rad Tech before the patient leaves the lab.
• Both the student and the Rad Tech are to sign the exam worksheet.

Job Requirements

• High School Graduate, upon hire or
• High School GED, upon hire
• Must be enrolled in an accredited Radiology Technologist Program, upon hire
• Basic Life Support – CPR, upon hire

Where You'll Work

CHI Memorial, a member of CommonSpirit, is an award‑winning, not‑for‑profit, faith‑based health care organization dedicated to the healing ministry of Jesus Christ. Founded by the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth, we offer a comprehensive continuum of care, from preventative and primary care to acute hospital services specializing in cancer, cardiac, neuroscience, stroke, and orthopedic services. Our commitment to excellence has earned us top prestigious recognition repeatedly from U.S. News and World Report, PINC AI™, CMS, Healthgrades®, Leapfrog, and most recently as one of the Best Places to Work in Tennessee. We are proud to serve Southeast Tennessee and Northwest Georgia with the expertise of 4,700 team members and nearly 500 affiliated physicians.

Pay Range

$15.00 – $21.08 /hour