Student Radiology Technologist

Prime Healthcare; Mesquite (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

Paid vacation, sick time and holidays

Bereavement leave, FMLA

401K options

Tuition reimbursement

Life and disability insurance

Many other benefits

Job summary

Prime Healthcare invites a Student Radiology Technologist to support the Dallas Regional Medical Center – Mesquite radiology team. You will assist licensed technologists, position patients, and help with X-ray procedures while prioritizing safety and quality imaging.

You will gain hands-on experience in image acquisition, PACS processing, and collaboration with radiologists and nurses during daytime shifts. This temporary role offers exposure to clinical imaging in a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Proficient computer skills.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Currently enrolled in accredited radiologic technology program.
• State licensing exemption documentation required.
• First-year curriculum requirements completed.
• Current BCLS (AHA).
• At least 1 year of clinical experience in radiology program.

Responsibilities

• Position patients for X-ray procedures, ensuring comfort and safety.
• Assist licensed technologists with image capture under supervision.
• Follow ALARA principles to minimize radiation exposure.
• Operate and maintain radiographic equipment and digital imaging systems.
• Process and review images using PACS.
• Collaborate with radiologists, nurses, and staff to ensure quality imaging.

Skills

Proficient computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Currently enrolled in an accredited radiologic technology program

State licensing exemption documentation required

First-year curriculum requirements completed

Current BCLS (AHA)

At least 1 year of clinical experience in radiology program

Job description

Overview

Shifts Available: Days

Employment Type: Temporary

Hours: 10 hour shifts

Location: Dallas Regional Medical Center – Mesquite, TX

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.

Responsibilities

• 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

1. High school diploma or equivalent required.

2. Currently attending an accredited health care educational program for radiologic technology.

3. Meet state requirements for exemption from licensing to operate x-ray equipment. Documentation of state exemption required in personnel file.

4. Completion of their first-year curriculum requirements,

5. Current BCLS (AHA).

6. At least one year of clinical experience in the radiology technologist program required 7. Proficient computer skills.

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

• Health, dental, and vision insurance options

• Paid vacation, sick time and holidays

• Bereavement leave, FMLA and other leave options

• Employer 401K options

• Tuition reimbursement options

• Life, disability, and other insurance options

• Many other amazing benefits

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

Employment Status

Temporary

Shift

Days

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

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