Radiology Student Extern

Be the heart of compassionate care in a patient care support role with us! In this vital role, you'll provide essential assistance and comfort to patients, ensuring they receive the best possible experience during their healthcare journey.

About the role

Under the direct supervision of a registered imaging technologist, the Imaging Student Extern will perform a variety of tasks and procedures related to imaging and the imaging process in which they learned in class and practiced in the school setting. These tasks have also been practiced with demonstrated competency during clinical rotations at a Tenet Hospital.

Responsibilities

• Assist technologist with imaging procedures and may position patient for specified X-Ray exams according to department protocols/procedures and transport patients, as necessary.
• Adhere to established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance programs, safety, and environmental standards.
• Works well with all Radiologists to ensure the smooth operation of the department.
• Prepares written documentation as required by department and hospital policies to record history of patient's illness or injury in their course of care in radiology.
• Ensures equipment functions, orderliness, and cleanliness of work areas.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested which are within capabilities with reasonable accommodations.

Qualifications

• Required:
  • Education: Full-time student in good standing in an accredited school of Radiologic Technology, or recent graduate
  • Licensure/Certification: BLS
• Preferred:
  • Experience: Computer skills since part of the job is working on the PACS (digital imaging) computer

Benefits

At Saint Francis Hospital, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status.

About the organization

Saint Francis Hospital-Memphis is a 479-bed full-service hospital located at 5959 Park Avenue in Memphis, TN. Offering a wide array of medical services, Saint Francis is noted for its many Centers of Excellence, including its Center for Surgical Weight Loss, Joint & Spine Center, Heart & Vascular Center, Chest Pain Emergency Center, and Surgical Services including its Center for Robotic Surgery, Diabetes Center, and Cancer Center.

The hospital has been recognized for excellence of care by United Healthcare, CIGNA, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, and Aetna. Saint Francis Hospital serves as an academic training site for University of Tennessee Surgical, Family Practice, and Psychiatric Residents. The hospital is accredited by the Joint Commission on the Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations, the nation's oldest and largest hospital accreditation agency.