Student Intern / Radiologic Tech / Diagnostic Imaging / PRN
Company: Northwest Texas Healthcare System
Location: Amarillo
Posted on: January 26, 2025
Job Description:
Responsibilities
Northwest Texas Healthcare System is a 495 bed system serving the
city of Amarillo and the surrounding region. We offer the ideal
combination of traditional values and the most advanced
technologies in healthcare, plus the conveniences of big city
living in a friendly, smaller-town atmosphere. From the beauty of
Palo Duro Canyon and great recreational facilities, to our quality
educational system, Amarillo is a great place to live and work. A
hospital is only as good as its employees. That's why we're looking
for professionals who are dedicated and passionate about their
work. We're looking for employees who can add to our culture of
exemplary patient care and personal excellence. We're looking for
exceptional professionals who share our vision and values.Visit us
online at: JOB TITLE: Student Tech - DI Position Summary: The
Student Technologist utilizes knowledge in patient, equipment, and
exam room preparation. He /she is responsible for quality patient
positioning, image quality identification and completion of the
exam process to include post processing, PACS, Cerner and transport
of the patient post completion of the exam. The Student
Technologist is NOT allowed to make exposures on ionizing radiation
producing equipment, per licensure specifications from the Bureau
of Radiation Control through the DSHS. The Student Technologist
ensures equipment is in proper working order and that the equipment
and work area are clean. This position will assist the physicians,
RPA's and Nursing staff to ensure the correct exam is performed in
a safe environment. The Student Technologist utilizes the
Principles of Continuous Quality Improvement and Radiation Safety
Principles. The Student Technologist has the knowledge to work with
all age groups (pediatric, geriatric, trauma, surgical). The
Student Technologist must be currently registered in the Radiology
program at an accredited teaching facility and eligible to take the
registry at the conclusion of his/her coursework and program. Job
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Performs a variety of technical procedures without producing
the actual radiation exposure.
- Assist Radiologist, RPA's and staff physicians as needed.
- Shows appropriate radiographic skills and demonstrates good
patient care.
- Uses immobilization devices according to policy and follows all
hospital and UHS policies and procedures to include contrast
injections.
- Maintains all HIPPA regulations and good communications
skills.
- Has good problem resolution and acts in a professional and
customer services oriented manner.
- Provides an environment conducive to safety for patients,
visitors and employees.
- The Student Technologist assesses risks to patient safety and
implements the appropriate precaution.
- The Student Technologist complies with appropriate and approved
standards to include: Radiation Safety (ALARA), patient related
safety, and infection control. Benefit Highlights:
Retention Bonus Program if
offered.Loan Forgiveness Program if offered.Challenging and
rewarding work environmentCompetitive Compensation & Generous Paid
Time OffExcellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug
Plans401(K) with company match and discounted stock planSoFi
Student Loan Refinancing ProgramCareer development opportunities
within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries! More information is available
on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com One of the
nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and
healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has
built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing
steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500
corporation, annual revenues were $14.3 billion in 2023. During the
year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World's Most Admired
Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America's
Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS
has approximately 96,700 employees and continues to grow through
its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health
facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access
points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various
related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington,
D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com
Qualifications
EDUCATION, TRAINING, EXPERIENCE AND LICENSES/REGISTRATIONS
REQUIRED:
- Eligible to graduate an Accredited Radiography Program, set for
ARRT, and apply for Texas License within a year.
- Must have current CPR certification DISCLAIMERNorthwest Texas
Healthcare System, a subsidiary of UHS, is not accepting
unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment
opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes
submitted by search firms to any employee at UHS via-email, the
Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written
search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole
property of UHS. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is
hired by UHS as a result of the referral or through other means.
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Keywords: Northwest Texas Healthcare System, Amarillo , Student Intern / Radiologic Tech / Diagnostic Imaging / PRN, Other , Amarillo, Texas
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