Tenet Healthcare Corporation·West Palm Beach, Florida
The Radiology Extern is responsible for cleaning and setting up imaging equipment and assisting technologists in providing quality patient care. They manage patient transport, verify patient identification, and act as a communication link between nursing and various facility departments.
Job Shift: Rotate
Job Type: Per Diem
This is a Temporary Position.
A Radiology Extern is responsible and accountable for cleaning and setting up equipment and assisting technologists and other healthcare workers in order to provide quality patient care and services.
Organize work assignments, conduct-imaging room set up, patient verification, explain procedures to patients; help in patient transfers from and to beds, and wheelchairs.
Maintain the supplies room, set up exam rooms, and accurately position patients on applicable equipment for exams.
Ensure patient comfort; engage patients and coworkers in ethical conduct, and adherence to regulatory requirements.
Radiology Extern is responsible for bringing patients to and from various facility departments.
The Radiology Extern must make a positive identification of the patient, verify with nursing the mode of transport and any special needs (IV pumps, O2 tank, etc) that may be required for care in transit or for the procedural requested.
He/She is a communication link between Nursing and the various departments.
While the patient is in transit, they are responsible for communicating any continued care needs of the patient to Nursing or the Specialty area.
Embark on a rewarding career with St. Mary's Medical Center hospital. If you are a compassionate healthcare professional eager to contribute to patient care, this is your opportunity where your skills make a difference every day. Join us in delivering exceptional healthcare with a personal touch.
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status
St.
Marys Medical Center (SMMC), part of the Palm Beach Health Network, is a 420-bed acute care hospital in West Palm Beach.
The hospital has been serving Palm Beach County and the Treasure Coast for more than 80 years.SMMC is a Level 1 Trauma Center, a state-designated Pediatric Trauma Referral Center, certified Comprehensive Stoke Center, and has a level III NICU.
Pediatric services are provided at the Palm Beach Childrens Hospital at St.
Marys Medical Center, which is the only dedicated childrens hospital between Ft.
Lauderdale and Orlando.
Along with 24/7 dedicated pediatric emergency and trauma care, Palm Beach Childrens Hospitals medical staff consists of 196 pediatricians in 36 subspecialties.
Join us!
Candidates must be high school graduates currently enrolled in or having recently completed a Radiology Program. A BLS/CPR certification from the American Heart Association is required, and previous healthcare experience is preferred.
Market context
In Florida, nursing roles are typically in steady demand across hospice, hospital, and other care settings, especially for RNs who can work independently and adapt to varied patient needs. These positions are competitive because employers often look for current RN licensure, at least one year of experience, active BLS certification, and reliable transportation, while benefits commonly include health insurance, professional development, and a supportive work environment. Before applying, confirm your license, BLS status, and driving readiness, and review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time versus reading the full original posting.