Student X-Ray Technologist (Unregistered) at Appalachian Regional Healthcare System – Boone, North Carolina

Position Summary

We are currently seeking a PRN Student X-Ray Technician to join our dynamic team. This position offers an excellent opportunity for students pursuing a career in radiologic technology to gain valuable hands-on experience in a fast-paced healthcare environment. As a PRN X-Ray Technician, you will work alongside experienced radiology staff, assisting with patient imaging procedures and ensuring the delivery of high-quality diagnostic services. Key Responsibilities:

Assist radiologic technologists with positioning patients for imaging procedures.

Prepare and maintain imaging equipment for use, ensuring cleanliness and functionality.

Follow established protocols and safety procedures to ensure the safety of patients and staff during imaging procedures.

Provide exceptional patient care, demonstrating compassion and professionalism at all times.

Assist with administrative tasks as needed, including patient scheduling and record keeping.

Position Qualifications

• Minimum Education
  • Completion of Medical X-ray Operator-limited Certification from a State Division of Health-Related Boards
• Experience
  • Clinical radiographic and imaging experience from an AMA accredited radiologic facility
• Required Registration/License/Certification
  • Commensurate with Medical X-ray Operator-limited State Certification
  • Ability to complete Radiologic Technologist (limited to diagnostic x-ray) orientation program
  • Able to perform diagnostic X-ray’s referenced on the state certification performance card
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
  • Ability to communicate courteously and effectively with the public, patients, family, staff, and physician and acts within the chain of command, utilizing positive verbal and non-verbal skills
  • Competent in delivering safe and effective patient care within legal limits of license and certifications and hospital policies and procedures
  • Knowledge of the continuum of care provided in the patient care department
  • Ability to demonstrate exceptional customer service to patients, family, staff, and physicians
• Physical Demands
  • Continuous standing and walking long periods = to or greater than > 8 hours per shift
  • Speaking, reading, and writing, expanded > 8 hours per day
  • Exposed to vibration and cramped spaces > 1-hour day
  • Frequently mobilizes patients > 4 hours per day
  • Frequently per shift: lifts, carries, pushes, and/or pulls > 50 lbs.
  • Frequently per hour: bends, squats, kneels, twists, turns, and reaches
  • Frequently per minute: hand, finger, and wrist repetition and moderate dexterity
  • Frequently per hour: exposed to soft voices > 3 feet away
  • Frequently per hour: exposed to close eye work
  • Frequently per shift: may be exposed to Ionizing/nonionizing radiation exposure, including x-ray and microwave
• Working Conditions
  • Regularly exposed to the risk of bloodborne diseases
  • Exposed to hazards from electrical/mechanical/power equipment
  • Exposed to hazards consistent with xray machine
  • Exposed to unpleasant elements (accident, injury, slippery surfaces, uneven surfaces), etc.
  • Handles emergency or crisis situations
  • Subject to irregular hours (days, evenings, nights, weekends, holidays)
  • On-call may be required

About UNC Health
UNC Health is a state entity and an affiliated enterprise of the University of North Carolina system, comprised of 14 hospitals, 18 hospital campuses and more than 500 clinics along with the clinical patient care programs of the UNC School of Medicine (SOM). It exists to improve the health and well-being of North Carolinians and others we serve and to further the teaching mission of the University of North Carolina SOM. Over the past three years, UNC Health has provided more than $400 million in uncompensated or charity care to the citizens of North Carolina. Our hospitals have received numerous awards and recognition for quality care, patient safety and the overall patient experience. For more information, please visit unchealth.org
Appalachian Regional Healthcare System is committed to equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Discrimination and harassment of any type is prohibited. Employment at Appalachian Regional Healthcare System is contingent upon successful completion of a background and urine drug screen. Want to know more? Contact Us! recruitment@apprhs.org