Radiology Student: Hands-On Imaging Training

Livingston Regional Hospital; Livingston (TN); On-site; Full time

Job description

Description

Join Livingston Regional Hospital, a 114-bed, community hospital certified for sepsis care by the Joint Commission and accredited for chest pain by the American College of Cardiology. As part of the ScionHealth network, Livingston Regional proudly delivers quality care covering all aspects of healthcare, from 24-hour emergency services to inpatient and outpatient rehabilitative, a Level I neonatal nursery, a 16-bed gero-psych unit, and many other specialty services. Livingston serves a five-county area in central Tennessee and southern Kentucky. Grow your career where your work touches your neighbors.

Description

Join Livingston Regional Hospital, a 114-bed, community hospital certified for sepsis care by the Joint Commission and accredited for chest pain by the American College of Cardiology. As part of the ScionHealth network, Livingston Regional proudly delivers quality care covering all aspects of healthcare, from 24-hour emergency services to inpatient and outpatient rehabilitative, a Level I neonatal nursery, a 16-bed gero-psych unit, and many other specialty services. Livingston serves a five-county area in central Tennessee and southern Kentucky. Grow your career where your work touches your neighbors.

Job Summary

Under the direct supervision of a Radiologic Technologist, the Radiology Student performs a variety of imaging procedures while adhering to regulatory standards and facility policies. The position provides hands-on clinical training for students currently enrolled in a Radiologic Technology program, with a strong emphasis on patient safety, accurate documentation, and technical competency.

Essential Functions

• Performs imaging procedures under supervision, ensuring patient safety and care quality
• Reviews patient history and physician's orders; prepares equipment and selects appropriate imaging parameters
• Follows radiation safety and infection control guidelines
• Assists with patient positioning, shielding, and education before and during procedures
• Monitors and reports patient condition changes; analyzes image quality and routes for radiologist interpretation
• Operates imaging and PACS equipment; reports malfunctions appropriately
• Maintains accurate documentation according to facility standards
• Participates in quality improvement, equipment maintenance, and restocking of supplies
• Administers contrast media when ordered and within scope of practice
• Performs additional related duties within scope of practice as assigned
  
  

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations

• Demonstrates teamwork and prioritizes patient satisfaction
• Detail-oriented with effective multitasking and time management skills
• Self-motivated and dependable in completing tasks
• Professional demeanor in high-pressure and emergency situations
• Flexible to work schedule changes for department coverage
• Proficient in basic computer and medical software applications
• Strong critical thinking, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Fluent in English; additional languages preferred
• Maintains a professional appearance and safeguards patient confidentiality
• Complies with hospital policies, regulatory standards, and annual education requirements
• Physically able to perform job functions including lifting and moving patients, standing, walking, and operating equipment in clinical environments
  
  

Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) required
• Must be currently enrolled in an accredited Radiologic Technology program
  
  

Licenses/Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification from the American Heart Association required within time frame required by facility policy
  
  

Experience

• No prior experience required