Student Radiologic Tech

CommonSpirit Health; Hot Springs (AR); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

CHI St. Vincent in Hot Springs, part of CommonSpirit Health, is seeking a Student Rad Tech to gain hands-on experience in diagnostic imaging. You will assist with X-rays, CT, and MRI under supervision, learn positioning, and support patient care with a focus on image quality.

Requirements include a high school diploma and at least 12 months of radiology education in a JRCERT-accredited program. Daily duties emphasize learning, accuracy, and teamwork in a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Must have completed high school education.
• At least 12 months of radiology education in a JRCERT-accredited program.
• Strong eagerness to learn and good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in imaging exams (X-ray, CT, MRI) under supervision.
• Learn patient positioning and imaging workflow to ensure image quality.
• Complete patient assessments and gather history under supervision.
• Document patient assessments and history as directed by a Registered Technologist.
• Support care planning and patient communication in the imaging process.

Skills

Imaging principles

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

High School Graduate General Studies

12 months radiology education (JRCERT)

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

• As our Student Rad Tech, you will gain hands‑on experience, supporting diagnostic imaging to aid accurate patient diagnosis. Every day, you will assist in performing various imaging examinations (X-rays, CT, MRI), learning patient positioning, and contributing to positive patient experiences under supervision. To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate a strong eagerness to learn, attention to detail, excellent communication, and a foundational understanding of imaging principles, committed to mastering workflow and image quality.
• Completes a comprehensive assessment on patients of all ages under the supervision of a Registered Technologist.
• Obtains pertinent medical history from patients by observation or with oral communication under the supervision of a Registered Technologist.
• Utilizes patient clinical assessment and patient clinical history in making professional judgment that supports the plan of patient care and properly documents the patient assessment and clinical history under the supervision of a Register Technologist.
• Ensures that communication supports the plan of patient care.
• Provides appropriate patient care during the correct performance of radiologic procedures.
• Job Requirements*Required
• High School Graduate General Studies, upon hire and
• A minimum of twelve (12) months education in a JRCERT accredited school of radiology, upon hire

Where You'll Work

CHI St. Vincent, a regional health network serving Arkansas, is part of CommonSpirit Health. We have served Arkansas since 1888 with a history of many firsts. Together with more than 4,500 coworkers, 1,000 medical staff, and 500 volunteers, we consistently receive praise for care advancements. With more than 280 licensed beds, CHI St. Vincent Hot Springs is a faith‑based, not‑for‑profit organization serving the health care needs of Hot Springs, Ark., and surrounding communities. CHI St. Vincent Hot Springs and CHI St. Vincent Infirmary in Little Rock are two of just over 400 Magnet hospitals nationwide and two of just four in Arkansas. As a Magnet institution, CHI St. Vincent Hot Springs achieved Magnet status for the first time on October 14, 2020 and employs the highest standards of quality and ensures that patient care and safety are the top priority. Studies show that Magnet hospitals have better overall patient outcomes than non‑Magnet hospitals.

CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health in 2019. With our combined resources, CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities, advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable, and innovating how and where healing can happen, both inside our hospitals and out in the community.

CHI St. Vincent provides you with the same level of care you provide to others. We care about our team member well‑being and offer benefits that complement and support your work/life balance

Pay Range

$15.67 - $22.14 /hour