Imaging Student Extern - Part Time

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Description

Introduction

Do you have the career opportunities as a Radiology Technologist Extern you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Medical City McKinney which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Benefits

Medical City McKinney, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free Air Med medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
• Colleague recognition program
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

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Note:

Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to work as a Radiologic Technologist Extern where your passion for creating positive patient interactions is valued? If you are dedicated to caring for the well-being of others, this could be your next opportunity. We want your knowledge and expertise!



Job Summary And Qualifications

The Radiology Technologist Student (Staff Member) who obtains their Non-Certified Radiologic Technician (NCT) license may only perform radiologic procedures under the supervision and direction of a registered Radiologic Technologist and must comply with all applicable statutes and rules under the laws governing the practice of the practitioner. The student must demonstrate the knowledge and skill necessary to provide care to pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients.

What you will do in this role:

• Demonstrates competency in areas of general diagnostic radiography, use of digital equipment, knowledge of the PACS system, positioning, procedure preparation and technical factors.
• Understands and follows infection control/universal precautions in the performance of all job tasks.
• Accommodates inpatients or requests for urgent exams as the need arises.
• Observant for image artifacts; clean image detectors as necessary
• Possess the ability to assess a situation, consider alternatives and choose an appropriate course of action.
• Obtains patient history as needed; assists radiologist during procedures, helping to put the patient at ease.
• Advises supervisor of any equipment issues requiring service.
• Demonstrates ability to shut down radiologic equipment and/or reboot computers.
• Operates x-ray equipment to make radiographs of designated portions of the body.
• Explains procedures to patients and addresses their concerns.
• Monitors, records and communicates as appropriate utilizing computerized documentation systems.
• Utilizes knowledge of age specific…