Radiology Technician Student

Baptist Health - Central Alabama; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Baptist Health is seeking a Radiology Technician Student to perform radiologic procedures under supervision, ensuring quality diagnostic images while adhering to radiation safety protocols.

The student must be enrolled in a School of Radiologic Technology and possess a High School diploma or equivalent; BLS certification is required. Duties may include additional responsibilities within the role's scope.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent required.
• Must be a student currently enrolled in a School of Radiologic Technology.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Perform radiologic procedures to obtain diagnostic images.
• Produce anatomically correct views for the Radiologist.
• Practice radiation safety and follow department procedures.
• Assist with additional duties within scope of role.

Skills

Decision making

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Confidentiality

Self-motivation

Compassion

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Enrollment in Radiologic Technology program

Job description

Job

Radiology Technician Student

Baptist Health is the largest healthcare system serving central Alabama, providing comprehensive hospital-based and outpatient services to nearly 60 percent of the residents in Montgomery, Autauga and Elmore counties. To learn more about Baptist Health, visit us at https://www.baptistfirst.org.

Highlights

Summary

The Radiology Technician Student, under the supervision of a Registered Technologist, shall be responsible to perform duties involved with a variety of technical procedures applying ionizing radiation for detecting pathology. This individual will be tasked with producing quality, diagnostic images and provide anatomically correct views for the Radiologist. Additionally, the Student will be responsible to practice radiation safety and utilize departmental safety procedures. This position may have additional duties assigned that are within scope of the role.

Education / Experience

High school graduate or equivalent required. Must be a student currently enrolled in a School of Radiologic Technology.

License / Certification

BLS required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Must possess decision-making skills.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to maintain a professional and customer centric composure in difficult or challenging situations.
• Ability to work from broad directions and be self motivated.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• The ability to communicate effectively with patients, guest, and hospital personnel.
• The ability to show compassion and sensitivity for patient comfort.
• The ability to maintain confidentiality.

Work Conditions/Physical Requirements

Position requires sitting 10% of the workday, walking 50%, and standing 40% of the workday. Must be able to assist and maneuver patients to and from wheelchairs, stretchers and beds. There is occasional stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching. There is frequent reaching, use of hands and repetitive action. Requires occasional lifting or carrying up to ## pounds, pushing/pulling up to ## pounds. There is a continuous need for speaking with clear diction and hearing sensitivity in conversation either by phone or in person. Continuous visual acuity at close and distant range. Inside protected from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes. Minimal noise levels. Much exposure to computer work. Occasional exposure to risk of electrical shock. Some exposure to infectious disease while performing job-related tasks. Some exposure to hazardous chemicals. Continuous exposure to mechanical, electrical, and radiation-producing equipment.

Primary Location

Baptist Medical Center South

Job

Radiology Technician Student

Job Type

PRN-PRN

Shift

Weekend - First Shift (United States of America)