Job Description
Responsibilities Northwest Texas Healthcare System is a bed system serving the city of Amarillo and the surrounding region. We offer the ideal combination of traditional values and the most advanced technologies in healthcare, plus the conveniences of big city living in a friendly, smaller-town atmosphere. From the beauty of Palo Duro Canyon and great recreational facilities, to our quality educational system, Amarillo is a great place to live and work.
A hospital is only as good as its caregivers. That's why we're looking for health professionals who are dedicated and passionate about their work. We're looking for employees who can add to our culture of exemplary patient care and personal excellence. We're looking for exceptional professionals who share our vision and values.
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POSITION SUMMARY : The Student Tech is responsible for the day-to-day operations (patient flow) and efficiency of the department. The Student Tech must have a general knowledge of all areas within the
Department. Must utilize the principles of continuous quality improvement in collaboration with other health team members. The Student Tech performs examinations according to their specialty and currently accepted guidelines of the Texas DSHS, ACR and Northwest Texas Healthcare System. The Student Tech will prepare technical reports, exam rooms, equipment and supplies for procedures.
Job Duties/Responsibilities:
- Performs a variety of procedures.
- Assist Radiologist and Staff Physicians with test.
- Demonstrates skills needed for designated modality.
- Demonstrates good patient care.
- Utilizes the appropriate scanning skills required for the modality he or she is hired.
- The Student Tech will be working very cohesively with an Tech and will utilize the critiques and guidelines given to him or her from the Technologist for their day to day scanning.
- Demonstrates good communication between the student and the Technologist.
- Will report to modality Supervisor.
- Provides an environment conducive to safety for patients, visitors and employees.
- The Student Tech will report any risks to patient safety and activate the chain of command when they see the need for it.
- The Student Tech will comply with appropriate and approved standards relating to: patients, infection control, and environmental issues.
Benefit Highlights:
- Retention Bonus Program if offered.
- Loan Forgiveness Program if offered.
- Challenging and rewarding work environment
- Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
- Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
- (K) with company match and discounted stock plan
- SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
- Career development opportunities within UHS and its + Subsidiaries!
- More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com
About Universal Health Services
Qualifications EDUCATION, TRAINING, EXPERIENCE AND LICENSES/REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED:
- Current CPR certification.
- Must be enrolled in a Educational program in line with their Student tech position.
- Must attain Certification within 6 months of graduating educational program.
DISCLAIMER
Northwest Texas Healthcare System, a subsidiary of UHS, is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at UHS via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of UHS. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by UHS as a result of the referral or through other means.