Career Center

Shelby Baptist Medical Center: Located in Alabaster, this facility is equipped with 252 beds and sees over 51,000 patients in the emergency department every year. Shelby offers advanced technology resources including a 3 Tesla MRI, a robotic surgery program, and a state-of-the-art cardiology suite. Shelby offers a full range of services to meet the diverse needs of patients including fast, life-saving response times for patients with chest pain or stroke symptoms; cardiology, including specialized surgical services; orthopedics, including rehabilitation; and psychiatric care.

Summary

Under the direct supervision of a registered imaging technologist, the Imaging Student Extern will performs a variety of tasks and procedures related to imaging and the imaging process in which they learned in class and practiced in the school setting.
These tasks have also been practiced with demonstrated competency during clinical rotations at a Tenet Hospital.

Responsibilities

• Assist technologist with imaging procedures and may position patient for specified X-Ray exams according to department protocols/procedures and transport patients as necessary.
• Adhere to established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance programs, safety and environmental standards.
• Works well with all Radiologists to ensure the smooth operation of the department.
• Prepares written documentation as required by department and hospital policies to record history of patientâ��s illness or injury in their course of care in radiology.
• Ensures equipment functions, orderliness and cleanliness of work areas.
• Checks availability of supplies and accessories necessary to perform exams.
• Demonstrates an ability to be flexible, organized and functions well in stressful situations.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested which are within capabilities with reasonable accommodations

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Education

Required: Full-time student in good standing in an accredited school of Radiologic Technology.

Experience

Computer skills are a plus since part of the job is working on the PACS (digital imaging) computer.

Certifications

Required: BLS

Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant�s or employee�s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.