Radiology Student

Description

Start your next chapter at Bolivar Medical Center, a 164-bed hospital serving Cleveland, MS, and part of the ScionHealth community hospital network. Bolivar Medical Center is a Joint Commission accredited hospital that provides inpatient, outpatient, and emergency department services and also offers a long-term care unit. At Bolivar, you will deliver vital care in a community setting with the backing of a highly regarded hospital system committed to quality, safety, and local impact.

Job Summary

Under the direct supervision of a Radiologic Technologist, the Radiology Student performs a variety of imaging procedures while adhering to regulatory standards and facility policies. The position provides hands-on clinical training for students currently enrolled in a Radiologic Technology program, with a strong emphasis on patient safety, accurate documentation, and technical competency.

Essential Functions

• Performs imaging procedures under supervision, ensuring patient safety and care quality
• Reviews patient history and physician's orders; prepares equipment and selects appropriate imaging parameters
• Follows radiation safety and infection control guidelines
• Assists with patient positioning, shielding, and education before and during procedures
• Monitors and reports patient condition changes; analyzes image quality and routes for radiologist interpretation
• Operates imaging and PACS equipment; reports malfunctions appropriately
• Maintains accurate documentation according to facility standards
• Participates in quality improvement, equipment maintenance, and restocking of supplies
• Administers contrast media when ordered and within scope of practice
• Performs additional related duties within scope of practice as assigned

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations

• Demonstrates teamwork and prioritizes patient satisfaction
• Detail-oriented with effective multitasking and time management skills
• Self-motivated and dependable in completing tasks
• Professional demeanor in high-pressure and emergency situations
• Flexible to work schedule changes for department coverage
• Proficient in basic computer and medical software applications
• Strong critical thinking, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Fluent in English; additional languages preferred
• Maintains a professional appearance and safeguards patient confidentiality
• Complies with hospital policies, regulatory standards, and annual education requirements
• Physically able to perform job functions including lifting and moving patients, standing, walking, and operating equipment in clinical environments

Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) required
• Must be currently enrolled in an accredited Radiologic Technology program

Licenses/Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification from the American Heart Association required within time frame required by facility policy

Experience

• No prior experience required