Schedule: RPN, Varied
Your experience matters.
Harris Regional is part of Lifepoint Health, 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 Radiology Tech 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.
More about our team
Harris Regional Hospital provides comprehensive diagnostic imaging and interventional services in comfortable, convenient surroundings.
We are proud to offer a filmless environment, complete with a picture-achieving communication system (PACS).
The PACS digitally stores and displays medical images allowing for immediate access to patient information and increased efficiency.
Our radiologists are certified by the American Board of Radiology with extensive training and experience in all areas of technology.
We offer our patients the latest technology in diagnostic testing while staying close to home.
How you’ll contribute
A Student Radiology Tech who excels in this role
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.
Ensures 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.
Maintains exam accuracy, i.e., minimum views, labeling, patient dose, positioning, patient history and shielding. Minimizes patient exposure. Maintains a safe working environment.
Maintains knowledge of equipment performance. Reports malfunctions to supervisor. Conveys to supervisor any problems related to supplies or equipment as well as information pertaining to the problem.
Demonstrates the ability to resolve problems. Demonstrates the ability to make sound independent decisions when circumstances so warrant.
Demonstrates technical knowledge. Demonstrates the ability to provide patient education relating to diagnostic radiology procedures.
Learns and maintains knowledge of current imaging techniques. Identifies methods to improve efficiency and customer relations. Identifies methods to improve diagnostic quality.
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.
What we’re looking for
High school graduate or equivalent. Must be working on completion of a Bachelor’s Degree, Diploma or Associate Degree in Radiologic Technology. Additional requirements include:
· Basic Life Support certification is required within 30 days of hire.
More about Harris Regional
People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. Harris Regional Hospital is an 86-bed acute care facility, including orthopedics, cardiology, general surgery, women’s care, and emergency medicine, as well as sports medicine, physical therapy, imaging and laboratory services, and many other areas of subspecialty care.
EEOC Statement
“Harris Regional is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Harris Regional 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.
