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Job Summary and Qualifications
As an Imaging Student Extern, you will build valuable hands-on experience by learning from experienced team members who are committed to your growth. You’ll be a valued, respected part of the team, contributing your insights and helping deliver care that keeps patients comfortable and confident throughout their imaging experience.
- Prepare patients for imaging by obtaining histories, verifying identities, and assisting with positioning communicating clearly and compassionately
- Safely transport patients between areas, supporting their comfort and emotional needs during procedures
- Set up imaging rooms, manage turnover, and organize supplies to maintain a clean, safe, and efficient environment
- Serve as a vital connection between patients, technologists, and the care team by communicating needs and concerns promptly
- Take ownership of your growth by participating in learning opportunities and following safety and confidentiality standards
What qualifications you will need:
- Required Education: Current second year student in JRCERT accredited School of Ultrasonography.
- Preferred Education: None
- Required License: BLS and required clinical from JRCERT accredited School of Ultrasonography.
- Preferred License: None
- Required Experience: Must be enrolled in 2 nd year Ultrasonography program. Minimum six months clinical experience in multi-disciplined radiology department. Approved experience gained through a clinical education program is acceptable.
Benefits
Blue Ridge Regional Hospital, 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
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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
Blue Ridge Regional Hospital, a member of Mission Health, an operating division of HCA Healthcare, is a community hospital serving Mitchell, Yancey, lower Avery and upper McDowell counties. Located in Spruce Pine, North Carolina, Blue Ridge Regional Hospital is a Critical Access Hospital operating 25 beds. Blue Ridge Regional Hospital offers medical specialties including emergency services, prenatal and postnatal obstetrical care, wound clinic, cardiac stress testing, cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation programs, nuclear medicine, 3D mammography, endoscopy services, critical care, rehabilitation services and fitness center, cancer services, orthopedics, general surgical services, pediatrics and family medicine, and walk-in, non-emergency care at Mission My Care Now Spruce Pine.
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Be a part of an organization that invests in you! We are reviewing applications for our Student Ultrasound Tech PRN opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your application and help us raise the bar in patient care!
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.