Student Radiologic Technologist

Prime Healthcare; Pampa (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical insurance benefit plan

401K

Job summary

Prime Healthcare is seeking a Student Radiology Technologist in Pampa, Texas. This per diem position involves assisting licensed technologists with diagnostic imaging procedures, ensuring radiation safety, and patient care. Responsibilities include patient positioning, performing imaging procedures, and collaborating with healthcare teams. Candidates must have a high school diploma, be enrolled in an accredited radiologic technology program, and have clinical experience. Key benefits include competitive pay and a comprehensive medical insurance plan.

Qualifications

• Meet state requirements for exemption from licensing to operate x-ray equipment.
• At least one year of clinical experience in the radiology technologist program required.

Responsibilities

• Properly position patients for X-rays and ensure their comfort and safety.
• Assist in capturing high-quality diagnostic images under supervision.
• Follow ALARA principles to minimize radiation exposure.
• Learn to use and maintain radiographic machines and digital imaging systems.
• Assist in processing and reviewing images using PACS.
• Work alongside radiologists, nurses, and other medical staff.

Skills

Proficient computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Currently attending an accredited health care educational program for radiologic technology

Completion of first-year curriculum requirements

Current BCLS (AHA)

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a Student Radiology Technologist, internally referred to as our X-ray Tech Student. Student Rad Techs will assist licensed technologists in performing diagnostic imaging procedures by positioning patients, operating equipment such as X-ray, and ensuring radiation safety. They help process and evaluate images using PACS while maintaining accurate medical documentation. Additionally, they provide patient care, collaborate with healthcare teams, and gain hands‑on clinical experience to develop their technical skills for a future career in radiologic technology. This position is on a per diem basis, meaning PD/PRN as needed.

Shifts Available: Variable

Employment Type: Per Diem (PD/PRN)

Hours: Variable

Location: Pampa Regional Medical Center – Pampa, TX

Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare:

• Competitive compensation
• Medical insurance benefit plan
• 401K

Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to):

• Patient Positioning & Preparation: Properly position patients for X-rays and ensure their comfort and safety
• Performing Imaging Procedures: assist in capturing high‑quality diagnostic images under supervision using either X-ray equipment
• Radiation Safety: follow As Low As Reasonably Achievable (ALARA) principles to minimize radiation exposure for patients and staff
• Equipment Operation & Maintenance: learn to use and maintain radiographic machines and digital imaging systems, such as X‑ray machines
• Image Processing & Evaluation: assist in processing and reviewing images using PACS (Picture Archiving and Communication System)
• Collaboration with Healthcare Teams: work alongside radiologists, nurses, and other medical staff to provide quality diagnostic imaging

Qualifications

Before we go any further, we do have some deal-breakers. You must have:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Currently attending an accredited health care educational program for radiologic technology
• Meet state requirements for exemption from licensing to operate x‑ray equipment, documentation of state exemption required in personnel file
• Completion of their first-year curriculum requirements
• Current BCLS (AHA)
• At least one year of clinical experience in the radiology technologist program required

Additional Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Proficient computer skills

Full benefits at Prime Healthcare: https://www.primehealthcare.com/careers/benefits/

Employment Status

Per Diem

Shift

Variable

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf