Radiology Student Tech II

Singing River Health System; Pascagoula (MS); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Singing River Pascagoula Hospital is seeking Radiology Student Techs to support a variety of imaging procedures and patient transport. The roles include Level I supervised x-rays and Level II unsupervised duties once competencies are met, under the Operations Manager’s guidance.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, be enrolled in a CAHEA radiology program, and have completed at least 12 months of the CAHEA program for higher-level duties, with BCLS certification ongoing.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Must be enrolled in a CAHEA-accredited radiology program.
• Radiology Student Tech II must have completed 12 months of the CAHEA radiological technologist program.

Responsibilities

• Transports and monitors patients as necessary.
• Performs x-rays (abdomen, upper and lower extremities) under supervision for Level I.
• Performs x-rays unsupervised (fluoroscopy and surgery) for Level II upon competency completion.

Skills

Patient transport

X-ray positioning

Clinical coordination

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Enrolled in CAHEA radiology program

12 months CAHEA program (for Level II)

Job description

At Singing River Health System, caring isn't just part of the job - it's in our DNA. Whether we're saving lives, supporting behind the scenes, or showing up for our community, we bring the energy, heart, and hustle every single day.

With pride, passion, and commitment, we will improve health and save lives in our community every day.

Shift:

Friday and every other weekend 6a-6:30p

Location:

Singing River Pascagoula Hospital

Job Description Summary

Job Description

Position Overview:
The Radiology Student Tech performs those duties directly involved with a variety of technical procedures applying ionizing radiation for the purpose of demonstrating structures for interpretation and/or therapeutic intervention by, or at the request of, a licensed practitioner. He/She prepares equipment used to expose the x-ray film; develops and organizes films; prepares patient rooms, supplies, and medications (contrast agents).

Radiology Student Tech I : Transports and monitors patients as necessary. Level I may perform x-rays (abdomen, upper, and lower extremities) under supervision, as long as clinical competencies have been completed as required by the radiology program at their designated school.

Radiology Student Tech II: Performs x-rays unsupervised (which includes fluoroscopy and surgery) as long as they have completed the required clinical competencies for their designated radiology program.

DISCLAIMER: This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions associated with the job. While this intends to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks performed as assigned.

Education:
High School Diploma or GED Required. Must be enrolled in a CAHEA (Committee of Allied Health Education and Accreditation)/accredited radiology program or equivalent.
Radiology Student Tech II must have completed 12 months of the CAHEA radiological technologist program.

License:
N/A

Certifications:
Must complete and maintain BCLS certification upon hire and/or transfer.

Experience:
Previous clinical rotation experience required.

Reports to:
Operations Manager

Supervises:
None

Physical Demands:
Work is moderately active: involves sitting with frequent requirements to move about the office, move about the facility, and to travel to another facility within the SRHS service area. Work involves exerting a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body.

Work involves using many physical motions in performing daily work activities; subject to exposure of body fluids, sputum and tissues, which may carry the hazard of infectious disease. Work involves using repetitive motions: substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and or fingers while operating standard office equipment such as computer keyboard.

Work involves being able to perceive the nature of sound at normal speaking levels with or without correction; the ability to make fine discriminations in sound. Work requires close visual and acuity and the ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus, i.e. shift gaze from viewing a computer monitor to forms/printed material that are closer to compare data at close vision.

Must be able to be active for extended periods of time without experiencing undue fatigue. Must be able to work schedules assigned with the understanding that changes may be instituted according to the needs of the hospital for off days, shifts or weekends.

Mental Demands:
Must demonstrate keen mental faculties/assessment and decision making abilities. Must demonstrate superior communication/speaking/enunciation skills to receive and give information in person and by telephone. Must demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills. Must possess emotional stability conducive to dealing with high stress levels. Must demonstrate ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Attention to detail and the ability to multi-task in complex situations is required. Must have the ability to maintain collaborative and respectable working relationships throughout SRHS and other organizations.

Special Demands:
Must possess superior customer service skills and professional etiquette. Must possess proficient knowledge and ability to use a computer (must be keyboard proficient) and other office technology (i.e., telephone, fax, etc.), MS Outlook and Word.

Must be able to demonstrate appropriate clinical judgment and apply appropriate professional skills to a patient population of all ages.