Radiology Tech Student PRN, Acute

Lifepoint Health; Lebanon (KY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

Free parking on site

Tuition assistance

Career development

Job summary

Spring View Hospital in Lebanon, KY, part of Lifepoint Health, is seeking a radiology technician student for PRN shifts. You will assist with diagnostic imaging, ensure patient comfort, and help maintain imaging equipment in a fast-paced hospital setting.

You will demonstrate knowledge of anatomy and positioning, communicate clearly with patients, and follow radiation safety and infection control protocols while supporting the radiology team.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent; in Radiologic Technology program.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine diagnostic imaging studies as needed and assist in imaging procedures.
• Communicate with patients to explain tests and alleviate anxiety.
• Maintain accurate patient positioning, documentation, and shot labeling.
• Follow Radiation Safety, Infection Control, and Quality Control procedures.
• Assist in maintaining a clean, safe work area and support team goals.

Skills

Anatomy knowledge

Image quality

Patient communication

Radiographic positioning

Radiation safety

Infection control

Quality control

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Working on Radiologic Technology degree

Tools

Imaging Equipment

PACS

Job description

Schedule: PRN | As Needed |

Your experience matters

Spring View Hospital 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 technician student 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

Spring View Hospital's staff and physicians pride ourselves on providing advanced quality care and service. We continue to enhance the service offerings that signal growth the growth envisioned for the communities we serve and a promise to provide excellence in healthcare to our families, friends and neighbors.

How you'll contribute

A radiology technician student who excels in this role:

• 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.
• Assists 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.
• Insures 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 an effective use of time, reports availability accordingly.
• Demonstrates a willingness and ability to assist others.
• Consistently displays team effort.
• 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 andpart-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.
• Free parkingon site.

What we're looking for

Applicants should have a current high school graduate or equivalent. Additional requirements include:

• 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).
• Certifications: BLS required.

More about Spring View Hospital

Spring View Hospital is a 75- bed acute care hospital that has been offering exceptional care to the Lebanon community for over 80 years. We are proud to be recognized by: The Joint Commission Accreditation, The Joint Commission Lab Survey Accreditation, American College of Cardiology, Chest Pain Accreditation, Lifepoint Health National Quality Leader and more.

EEOC Statement

"Spring View Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Spring View Hospital 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.