Lifepoint Health·Pulaski, Tennessee
The student radiologic technologist performs routine diagnostic imaging studies while ensuring patient safety and high image quality. They are responsible for accurate patient positioning, maintaining a hazard-free work area, and providing compassionate care to a diverse patient population.
Schedule: PRN
Your experience matters
Southern TN Regional Health System – Pulaski is part of Lifepoint Health [https://lifepointhealth.net/locations], a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Student Radiologic Technologist joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.
How you’ll contribute
He or she must demonstrate a thorough knowledge of anatomy.
The technologist must demonstrate thorough knowledge and skill and understanding of image quality.
Must be able to communicate to patients the nature of the tests and relieve their anxiety.
Must demonstrate an understanding of Radiographic Positioning, Radiographic Technique, Radiation Safety, Imaging Equipment, Infection Control and Quality Control techniques.
Presents a pleasant and helpful manner to patients, physicians, subordinates and other members of the department staff.
Assists in maintaining a work area free from hazards.
The student radiologic technologist must perform routine diagnostic imaging studies, as needed. Must vary work schedule.
The patient population ranges from neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric. The student radiologic technologist must provide services to all patients, families, and physicians serving this population.
Insures that patient examinations are performed in an accurate and timely manner; not to exceed 30 minutes. Provides accurate patient positioning, computer entries and filming.
Maintains an effective use of time, reports availability accordingly. Demonstrates a willingness and ability to assist others. Consistently displays team effort.
Applies knowledge to produce high quality diagnostic images with use of professional knowledge to meet or exceed department guidelines.
Why join us
We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:
Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
High school graduate or equivalent.
Must be working on completion of a Bachelor’s Degree, Diploma or Associate Degree in Radiologic Technology (verification from school is required).
Certifications: BLS required.
More about Southern TN Regional Health System - Pulaski
STRHS – Pulaski is part of the Southern Tennessee Regional Health System, a regional network of hospitals and healthcare services serving communities in southern Tennessee. The Pulaski campus provides inpatient and outpatient services to Giles County and the surrounding area at its 95-bed, Joint Commission-accredited acute care facility and physician practices.
“Southern TN Regional Health System – Pulaski is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Southern TN Regional Health System – Pulaski is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.”
Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier.
Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities.
We believe that success is achieved through talented people.
We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.
We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life.
We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.
Candidates must be high school graduates currently enrolled in a Radiologic Technology program pursuing a Bachelor's, Diploma, or Associate degree. A valid BLS certification is required for this position.
Market context
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