Radiography Students - Horizons Program

Overview

Working as a Radiologic Technologist Assistant you will be working with the area assigned, provide support to the Medical Imaging Technologist to ensure promptness and efficiency of the patient care process. Ensure patient comfort and safety during the imaging experience to include comprehensive electronic medical record management. Embodies the Memorial Health System Performance Excellence Standards of Safety, Courtesy, Quality, and Efficiency that support our mission, vision and values.

Overview of the Program

The Memorial Horizons Program provides students enrolled in Radiography, Surgical Technology, and Sonography degree programs with a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience, receive financial support, and secure a pathway to employment at Memorial Health after graduation.

Eligibility Criteria

• External candidates and current Memorial Health colleagues in the first year of their major program of study and will graduate in May 2027.
• Enrolled in an accredited allied health program that aligns with Memorial’s workforce needs.
• Maintain the minimum required GPA and have completed all prerequisite coursework.
• Complete an employment application and an interview as part of the competitive selection process.
• Selected participants must maintain satisfactory academic progress, have no active corrective actions on file, and exhibit behaviors that align with Memorial’s values to remain eligible.

Benefits of Working While in School

• Bi-weekly stipend of $1,000.00 during the second year of their program (August 2026-May 2027).
• Up to $5,250 per calendar year in Tuition Assistance.
• Sign-on incentives at the time of graduation.

Pathway to Employment After Graduation

• Graduates of the Horizons Program will be placed in full-time roles designated by Memorial Health upon meeting all graduation and licensing requirements.
• Participants must commit to working at Memorial Health for three years after graduation.

Responsibilities

• Perform clerical duties necessary for patient registration into the Radiology information System.
• Transport patient to and from the imaging procedure room.
• Provide patient assistance during the imaging exam process.
• Utilize proper infection control practice.
• Maintain an excellent guest relations rapport with patients, visitors, Physicians and fellow employees.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment in area of assignment.
• Stock rooms. Fold linen. Assist imaging staff with inventory management.
• Take call as required.
• Manage phone calls.
• Under direction of the appropriately licensed staff, mix oral contrast per Radiologist approved protocol.
• Under the direction of the appropriately licensed staff, load the pressure injectors per Radiologist approved protocol.

Qualifications

• High School education required.
• Enrolled in Rad Tech program and going into 2nd year.
• A Current BLS/CPR certification required within 30 days of hire. Maintain per policy.
• Clerical experience preferred.

Other Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Excellent interpersonal and guest relations skills required.