Imaging Student Extern PRN

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as an Imaging Student Extern PRN? At Menorah Medical Center, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to $300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years.

Job Summary And Qualifications

The Imaging Student Extern delivers high quality, patient-centered care by performing a variety of delegated basic patient care skills while gaining practical experience and knowledge in imaging principles. Under the supervision of a Registered Radiologic Technologist, the Imaging Student Extern prepares for and assists with x-ray procedures, in accordance with the Extern’s skills/training and the needs of the Department. The Imaging Student Extern must be currently enrolled and in good standing in an accredited school of radiography and can perform higher-level procedures once competency is achieved.  

What you will do in this role:

• Serves as the liaison between patients and departmental physicians and other members of the support team.
• Obtains patient histories and screens patients for factors/conditions that may affect the imaging procedure.
• Transports patients to and from the procedure area.
• Assists in preparing and positioning patients for procedures. Performs patient verification prior to procedure.
• Remains sensitive to the physical and emotional needs of the patient through good communication, patient assessment, patient monitoring, and patient care skills. Provides basic patient care and comfort.
• Notifies Radiologic Technologist of any emergencies or concerns.
• Assists in imaging room setup and turnover between patients, ensuring a safe and clean environment.
• Assists with the maintenance and organization of radiology supplies.
• Performs clerical work as needed, including greeting patients and families, registration, filing, answering and transferring phones, and relaying messages.
• Maintains confidentiality of all patient care information to assure that patient’s rights are protected.
• Demonstrates an understanding of human anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology.
• Adheres to all facility safety practices.
• Participates in educational opportunities to develop optimal patient care, enhanced knowledge, and technical competence.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Practices and adheres to the “Code of Conduct” and “Mission and Value Statement.”
  
  

What qualifications you will need:

• Must be currently enrolled and in good standing in an accredited school of Radiography.
• 1 years of imaging education completed, or as mandated by state of practice.
  
  

Benefits

Menorah Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts
  
  

Learn More About Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Menorah Medical Center is a full-service, 150 bed acute care hospital and ER. We are located in Overland Park and Leawood, Kansas. Our hospital serves the community’s healthcare needs by providing compassionate care. We have world-class medical colleagues and more than 600 physicians. Our team offers exceptional experiences and extraordinary medicine for adults, newborns, teens, and children. We offer some of the most advanced treatment choices available in the Kansas City region. Our hospital network continues to be a pioneer in cancer care. We are home to a certified Breast Center of Excellence, the Sarah Cannon Cancer Institute, and the region’s only Genitourinary Cancer clinic. We offer a Robotic Surgery Center of Excellence, Women’s Center, Bariatric Program, and an inpatient rehabilitation center.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"Good people beget good people."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

We are a family 270,000 dedicated professionals! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our Imaging Student Extern PRN opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your resume today to join our community of caring!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.