Student Radiologic Tech

Catholic Health Initiatives; Kearney (NE); On-site; USD 30,000 - 43,000; Part time

Job summary

Catholic Health Initiatives in Kearney, Nebraska is seeking a Student Rad Tech to gain hands-on experience supporting diagnostic imaging and aiding accurate patient diagnosis.

You will assist with X-rays, CT, and MRI under supervision, learn patient positioning, and contribute to positive patient experiences while demonstrating eagerness to learn, attention to detail, and strong communication.

Qualifications

• Enrollment as a senior in a JRCERT-accredited Radiologic Technology program at hire.
• CPR certification required at hire.
• Ability to learn imaging principles and provide patient care.

Responsibilities

• Performs limited diagnostic radiographic procedures excluding CT, contrast media, and mammography.
• Delivers safe, age-specific patient care in a holistic manner.
• Educates patients and responds to concerns.
• Documents patient x-ray records and Quality Control processes.
• Engages in activities supporting positive financial performance and customer satisfaction.

Skills

Eagerness to learn

Attention to detail

Excellent communication

Foundational imaging principles

Education

JRCERT-accredited Radiologic Technology program

Tools

X-ray imaging equipment

CT/MRI imaging systems

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.

• Performs limited diagnostic radiographic procedures. Radiographic procedures must not include CT, the use of contrast media, and mammographic equipment.

• Performs and ensures safe, knowledgeable age‑specific patient care in a holistic manner.

• Provides patient education and responds to patient and customer concerns.

• Completes documentation of patient x‑ray record and Quality Control processes.

• Performs value‑added activities that result in positive financial performance and customer satisfaction.

Job Requirements

Required

• Current enrollment at the senior level in a school of Radiologic Technology accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT), upon hire

• Medical Radiographer Temporary: NE, upon hire or

• Limited Radiologic Technologist: NE, upon hire and

• Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire

Where You'll Work

Established by the Sisters of the St. Francis in 1924, CHI Health Good Samaritan is a 268-bed regional referral center in Kearney, Neb. At CHI Health Good Samaritan, you’ll find an advanced level trauma center that also offers AirCare emergency helicopter transport and an ambulance program providing long distance and local 911 service. Among our many other services are cardiac care including open‑heart surgery, a level II neonatal intensive care unit, a nationally accredited cancer center, comprehensive neurosurgery, advanced orthopedic program, and inpatient and outpatient mental health services at our free‑standing Richard Young Behavioral Health facility.

Pay Range

$21.85 - $30.87 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.