Student Radiology Technologist

Prime Healthcare; Pampa (TX); On-site; USD 26,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical insurance benefit plan

401K

Job summary

Prime Healthcare's Student Radiology Technologist position at Pampa Regional Medical Center in Pampa, TX offers per diem scheduling. Students assist licensed radiologic technologists with positioning, imaging, and safety, and gain PACS experience.

Responsibilities include positioning, imaging, ALARA safety, equipment operation, image processing, and teamwork with radiologists and nurses to ensure quality diagnostic imaging while pursuing training.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Completion of their first-year curriculum requirements.
• Current BCLS (AHA).
• At least one year of clinical experience in the radiology technologist program required.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Proficient computer skills

Clinical experience

BCLS (AHA)

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Currently attending an accredited health care educational program for radiologic technology

Completion of first-year curriculum requirements

Job description

Overview

Shifts Available: Variable

Employment Type: Per Diem (PD/PRN)

Hours: Variable

Location: Pampa Regional Medical Center - Pampa, 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. This position is on a per diem basis, meaning PD/PRN as needed.

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

• 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
• Proficient computer skills

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

• Competitive compensation
• Medical insurance benefit plan
• 401K

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

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Employment Status

Per Diem

Shift

Variable

Equal Employment Opportunity

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