Imaging Student Extern PRN

We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Menorah Medical Center, part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

About the role

The Imaging Student Extern delivers high-quality, patient-centered care by performing a variety of delegated basic patient care skills while gaining practical experience and knowledge in imaging principles. Under the supervision of a Registered Radiologic Technologist, the Imaging Student Extern prepares for and assists with x-ray procedures, in accordance with the Extern’s skills/training and the needs of the Department. The Imaging Student Extern is currently enrolled and in good standing in an accredited school of radiography and can perform higher-level procedures once competency is achieved.

Responsibilities

• Serves as the liaison between patients and departmental physicians and other members of the support team.
• Obtains patient histories and screens patients for factors/conditions that may affect the imaging procedure.
• Transports patients to and from the procedure area.
• Assists in preparing and positioning patients for procedures.
• Performs patient verification prior to procedure.
• Remains sensitive to the physical and emotional needs of the patient through good communication, patient assessment, patient monitoring, and patient care skills.
• Provides basic patient care and comfort.
• Notifies Radiologic Technologist of any emergencies or concerns.
• Assists in imaging room setup and turnover between patients, ensuring a safe and clean environment.
• Assists with the maintenance and organization of radiology supplies.
• Performs clerical work as needed, including greeting patients and families, registration, filing, answering and transferring phones, and relaying messages.
• Maintains confidentiality of all patient care information to assure that patient’s rights are protected.
• Demonstrates an understanding of human anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology.
• Adheres to all facility safety practices.
• Participates in educational opportunities to develop optimal patient care, enhanced knowledge, and technical competence.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Practices and adheres to the “Code of Conduct” and “Mission and Value Statement.”

Requirements

• Currently enrolled and in good standing in an accredited school of Radiography required
• 1+ years of imaging education completed, or as mandated by state of practice preferred

Benefits

Menorah Medical Center offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career, and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include some or all of the following:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and position.

About the facility

Menorah Medical Center is a full-service, 150+ bed acute care hospital and ER located in Overland Park and Leawood, Kansas. Our hospital serves the community’s healthcare needs by providing compassionate care with world-class medical colleagues and more than 600 physicians. We offer exceptional experiences and extraordinary medicine for adults, newborns, teens, and children, including:

• Some of the most advanced treatment choices available in the Kansas City region
• A certified Breast Center of Excellence
• The Sarah Cannon Cancer Institute and the region’s only Genitourinary Cancer clinic
• A Robotic Surgery Center of Excellence
• Women’s Center
• Bariatric Program
• Inpatient rehabilitation center

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.