Radiology Extern PRN Shift

QUALIFICATIONS:
High School diploma or equivalent is required.
Currently enrolled in a nationally Accredited Educational Program in Radiology required (I.E. JCERT) AND
Have successfully completed (1) one semester in a nationally Accredited Educational Program in Radiology required (I.E. JCERT)
BCLS Basic Cardiac Life Support prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly required.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

This is a transitional externship position designed to support students as they progress through their radiography program with the long-term goal of transitioning successful candidates into a technologist role upon graduation.

Candidates will work under the direct supervision of a licensed radiologic technologist and assist with:

- Direct patient care

- Transporting patients pre- and post-exam

- Room setup and turnover including cleaning tables and equipment

- Providing pre- and post-exam education to patients and family members

- Collaborating with radiology staff nursing respiratory therapy and other interdisciplinary teams

- Scanning documents into Synapse

- Initiating exams in Epic and ensuring required exam and safety checklists are completed

- Assisting with basic troubleshooting and escalation when equipment or workflows are not functioning as expected

Position Duration:

This role is limited to second-year radiography students only. Candidates may remain in the extern position for up to three months following graduation after which they must transition out of the extern role.

Entity Highlights:

Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital has a rich history in North Texas serving the local communities of Arlington Kennedale Pantego Mansfield and Grand Prairie. Were a 369-bed acute-care full-service hospital serving our community since 1958. Our location in central Arlington provides convenient care to people in the DFW Metroplex and surrounding areas.

We specialize in comprehensive medical/surgical care cancer care womens services behavioral health neurosciences and emergency medicine. Plus were a Level III neonatal intensive care unit Level III Maternal Newborn care unit and a Level III Trauma Center. Were accredited by the American College of Surgeons as a Comprehensive Community Cancer Center and by the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers.

Texas Health Arlington Memorial is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center a Chest Pain Center and a Heart Failure Center. Weve been recognized by the American Heart Association with a Gold Plus award for the exceptional care we provide to our stroke heart failure and chest pain patients. Were also a designated Magnet hospital! Our community members recently recognized us as the best emergency department in Arlington. Plus were recognized by Blue Cross/Blue Shield as a Blue Distinction Center for care of our patients receiving Hip and Knee Replacement and Spine Surgery procedures. Were a top choice in North Texas for cancer and emergency services womens health and much more.

Additional perks of being a Texas Health Employee:

Youll enjoy top-notch benefits including 401(k) Plan Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and more

At Texas Health our people make this a great place to work every day. Our inclusive supportive people-first excellence-driven culture make Texas Health a great place to work.

A supportive team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.

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Radiology Extern PRN

Radiology Extern Radiology Department

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Work location:Texas Health Arlington: 800 W Randol Mill Road Arlington TX 76012

Work hours:PRN

Department Highlights:

Team based environment

Workplace culture 2^ndto none

We operate on lean principles and rely heavily on a team atmosphere and individual performance

Highly engaged management