Student Ultrasound Tech PRN

About the Role

As an Imaging Student Extern at Mission Hospital McDowell, you will build valuable hands-on experience by learning from experienced team members who are committed to your growth. You’ll be a valued, respected part of the team, contributing your insights and helping deliver care that keeps patients comfortable and confident throughout their imaging experience.

• Prepare patients for imaging by obtaining histories, verifying identities, and assisting with positioning while communicating clearly and compassionately.
• Safely transport patients between areas, supporting their comfort and emotional needs during procedures.
• Set up imaging rooms, manage turnover, and organize supplies to maintain a clean, safe, and efficient environment.
• Serve as a vital connection between patients, technologists, and the care team by communicating needs and concerns promptly.
• Take ownership of your growth by participating in learning opportunities and following safety and confidentiality standards.
• Support professional staff in the Ultrasound Department, including Technologists, RNs, and Physicians, to ensure a smooth and efficient workflow.
• Assist with non-clinical aspects of patient care—helping patients feel comfortable, welcomed, and informed during their procedure.
• Learn directly from experienced technologists, gaining valuable exposure to diagnostic imaging workflows.
• Perform required regulatory and documentation tasks under supervision.
• Work under the guidance of a registered technologist.
• Perform a variety of diagnostic procedures, utilizing sterile techniques and operating complex angiographic equipment.
• Assist physicians by scrubbing and circulating during procedures, as necessary, throughout the Mission Health system.

Requirements

• Must be entering second year of JRCERT accredited School of Radiography.
• BLS certified.
• Must be in second year of Radiography School.

Benefits

Mission Hospital McDowell offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career, and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• 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.