Radiology Tech - Student Extern

Tenet Healthcare Corporation; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) plan with employer match

Generous paid time off

Job summary

St. Marys Medical Center Hospital, part of the Tenet Healthcare Corporation, seeks a Radiology Extern for a temporary per diem role in West Palm Beach. You will assist technologists, help with patient transfers, and maintain exam areas while ensuring patient comfort and safety.

The position involves rotating shifts, with duties including room setup, patient verification, and coordination across departments to support imaging procedures.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Current enrollment or recent completion in a Radiology Program.
• BLS/CPR certification (American Heart Association) required.

Responsibilities

• Keeps wheelchairs available for use.
• Performs cleaning of wheelchairs after each patient use and as needed.
• Completes weekly checks on equipment and flags repairs.
• Prepares and submits work orders as needed.
• Stocks and puts away new deliveries of supplies.

Skills

Healthcare experience

Education

High school diploma

Radiology program enrollment

Job description

Overview

St. Mary's Medical Center Hospital is committed to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with advanced technology and be part of a healthcare community dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our patients.

At St. Mary's Medical Center, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

Job Summary

Job Shift: Rotate

Job Type: Per Diem

This is a Temporary Position. A Radiology Extern is responsible and accountable for cleaning and setting up equipment and assisting technologists and other healthcare workers in order to provide quality patient care and services. Organize work assignments, conduct-imaging room set up, patient verification, explain procedures to patients; help in patient transfers from and to beds, and wheelchairs. Maintain the supplies room, set up exam rooms, and accurately position patients on applicable equipment for exams. Ensure patient comfort; engage patients and coworkers in ethical conduct, and adherence to regulatory requirements. Radiology Extern is responsible for bringing patients to and from various facility departments. The Radiology Extern must make a positive identification of the patient, verify with nursing the mode of transport and any special needs (IV pumps, O2 tank, etc) that may be required for care in transit or for the procedural requested. He/She is a communication link between Nursing and the various departments. While the patient is in transit, they are responsible for communicating any continued care needs of the patient to Nursing or the Specialty area.

Responsibilities

• Keeps wheelchairs available for use
• Performs cleaning of wheelchairs after each patient use and as needed
• Completes weekly and as needed check on equipment and ensures good working order. Takes equipment out of service and notifies appropriate area for repair
• Prepares and submits work orders as needed
• Stocks and puts away new deliveries of supplies

  Qualifications

  Education: High school graduate or equivalent, and Current enrollment or recent completion in a Radiology Program

  Experience: Previous healthcare experience preferred

  License: N/A

  Certification: BLS/CPR (AMERICAN HEART ASSN)

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  Organization Description

  St. Marys Medical Center (SMMC), part of the Palm Beach Health Network, is a 420-bed acute care hospital in West Palm Beach. The hospital has been serving Palm Beach County and the Treasure Coast for more than 80 years.SMMC is a Level 1 Trauma Center, a state-designated Pediatric Trauma Referral Center, certified Comprehensive Stoke Center, and has a level III NICU. Pediatric services are provided at the Palm Beach Childrens Hospital at St. Marys Medical Center, which is the only dedicated childrens hospital between Ft. Lauderdale and Orlando. Along with 24/7 dedicated pediatric emergency and trauma care, Palm Beach Childrens Hospitals medical staff consists of 196 pediatricians in 36 subspecialties. Join us!

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