Student Imaging Tech, Radiology, PRN, Varied

Prisma Health; Maryville (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Prisma Health is seeking a Radiology team member to perform radiographic and nuclear medicine examinations under direct supervision in the Radiology department at Blount Memorial Hospital. Responsibilities include patient preparation, positioning, quality checks, and accurate documentation in PACS/EMR systems.

The role emphasizes safety, ALARA principles, and collaboration with nurses and radiologists to ensure timely and accurate study results.

Qualifications

• Post high school education or enrolled in radiology/nuclear medicine program.
• One year as radiology student or completion of at least one nuclear medicine clinical rotation at Prisma Health.

Responsibilities

• Performs radiographic or nuclear medicine examinations under direct supervision of technologist/manager.
• Maintains room cleanliness and equipment, and ensures proper patient positioning and safety.
• Operates PACS/EMR systems and completes exam documentation and billing steps.
• Trains other students and supports team in patient care and emergency response.
• Keeps records, analyzes prior films for quality, and ensures proper dictation markers.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Data entry

PACS

EMR

Education

Post high school education or enrolled in radiology/nuclear medicine program

Tools

PACS

EMR systems

Database software

Job description

Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.

Job Summary

Performs a variety of radiographic procedures applying ionizing radiation.

Essential Functions

• All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's values: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.
• Performs radiographic or nuclear medicine examinations under direct supervision of technologist/manager. Processes film including evaluating film for technical quality. Performs test with portable equipment in patient's room when necessary. Must know how to operate all assigned areas of Diagnostic Radiology effectively and efficiently. Must be well skilled in positioning all rooms. Must keep repeats to a minimum and follow protocol. Quality check films before sending to radiologist to include markers, all pertinent information needed for appropriate dictation. Writes additional information on request as needed. Responds to codes and other emergency situations appropriately.
• Transports patients to radiographic room; prepares and maintains room. Checks equipment and supplies on a regular basis. Maintains orderliness and cleanliness of work areas. Positions and transfers patients comfortably. Selects proper technical factors on an individual basis. Introduces self and explains procedure to patient. Maintains records and operates equipment to produce the most reliable information on patients. Uses proper body mechanics when moving patients or equipment. Recognizes significant adverse reactions and acts appropriately. Contacts nurse on patient reports as necessary.
• Explains procedure to patient and introduces self and identifies department. Informs patients and families of all delays. (including calling inpatient's room when procedure is delayed more than 1 hour). Trains other students. Assist other technologists when not busy in assigned area. Keeps room cleaned and stocked at all times. Access patient’s condition and level of cooperation and makes appropriate judgment of proper care.
• Acquires requisition and checks for appropriate clinical. Charges procedure and supplies when exam is completed. Operates the PAC’s system appropriately and verify studies before sending to archive. Understand and operates the PACS/EMR systems related to patient information confidentially. Completes paperwork as exam are completed or canceled. Charges appropriate contrast and supplies.
• Consistent use of personal radiation monitoring devices. Proper storage of personal monitoring devices. Knowledge and effective use of proper procedures for managing and containment of a radioactive spill. Utilize ALARA principles at all times. Comprehend and follow the departmental and regulatory policies on recordable events and misadministration's. When applicable properly dispose of or store radioactive materials and waste. Be alert to and aware of nonauthorized persons in the nuclear medicine department. Such persons are to be challenged as to their identity and purpose for being in the nuclear medicine department. This applies to all unknown persons irrespective of uniform dress or official Prisma Health identification badges. All radioactive materials sources are to be locked in the hot lab if the department is left devoid of specific nuclear medicine personnel.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory/Management Responsibilities

• This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director, or executive.

Minimum Requirements

• Education - Post High School education up to 18 months. Enrolled in accredited radiology program or nuclear medicine program
• Experience - One (1) year as radiology student or completion of at least one nuclear medicine clinical rotation at Prisma Health

In Lieu Of

• NA

Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses

• SCRQSA- Limited Practice Radiographer-General (Not applicable to NMT nor employees working outside SC)
• CPR
• NMTCB(CNMT) or ARRT(N) within one (1) year (Applicable only to Nuclear Medicine)

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Basic computer skills
• Knowledge of office equipment (fax/copier)
• Proficient computer skills (database)
• Data entry skills
• PACS
• EMR

Work Shift

Variable (United States of America)

Location

Blount Memorial Hospital

Facility

Blount Memorial Hospital, Inc.

Department

Radiology

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