**Description** **Introduction** Do you have the career opportunities as a Radiology Technologist Extern you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Medical City McKinney which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare. **Benefits** Medical City McKinney, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include: + Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation. + Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more. + Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing + 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service) + Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock + Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance. + Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more + Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts + Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships + Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships) + Colleague recognition program + Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence) + Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income. Learn more about Employee Benefits (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards) **_Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location._** Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to work as a Radiologic Technologist Extern where your passion for creating positive patient interactions is valued? If you are dedicated to caring for the well-being of others, this could be your next opportunity. We want your knowledge and expertise! **Job Summary and Qualifications** The Radiology Technologist Student (Staff Member) who obtains their Non-Certified Radiologic Technician (NCT) license may only perform radiologic procedures under the supervision and direction of a registered Radiologic Technologist and must comply with all applicable statutes and rules under the laws governing the practice of the practitioner. The student must demonstrate the knowledge and skill necessary to provide care to pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients. **What you will do in this role:** + Demonstrates competency in areas of general diagnostic radiography, use of digital equipment, knowledge of the PACS system, positioning, procedure preparation and technical factors. + Understands and follows infection control/universal precautions in the performance of all job tasks. + Accommodates inpatients or requests for urgent exams as the need arises. + Observant for image artifacts; clean image detectors as necessary + Possess the ability to assess a situation, consider alternatives and choose an appropriate course of action. + Obtains patient history as needed; assists radiologist during procedures, helping to put the patient at ease. + Advises supervisor of any equipment issues requiring service. + Demonstrates ability to shut down radiologic equipment and/or reboot computers. + Operates x-ray equipment to make radiographs of designated portions of the body. + Explains procedures to patients and addresses their concerns. + Monitors, records and communicates as appropriate utilizing computerized documentation systems. + Utilizes knowledge of age specific needs of patient in performance of duties and responsibilities. + Practices radiation protection techniques to minimize radiation to patient and staff. + Assists with transporting patients. + Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required. + Excellent communication and customer service skills. + Ability to work with minimal supervision. + Ability to make independent decisions while maintaining tact, maturity and a positive attitude. Initiative and judgment required in assuming responsibilities. + Participates in hospital and/or departmental quality improvement initiatives and seeks to improve department and inter-departmental processes + Assists with other duties as assigned by department leadership **What qualifications you will need:** + Must be enrolled in an accredited school of Radiologic Technology and in good standing + Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date + Registry Non Certified Radiological Technician (NCRT) + Vocational School Graduate No Travel Required No experience Required Years of Experience Medical City McKinney opened its doors more than 90 years ago. We are a 285+ bed acute care hospital. We serve the residents of McKinney and northern Collin County. Our main campus is a Level III Trauma Center. We provide emergency services at our main campus and at Medical City ER Stonebridge. We have cardiovascular and neurological services. We offer general surgery, orthopedics and women's services. Additionally, a Level II neonatal intensive care unit and behavioral health services. Medical City McKinney is a Primary Stroke Center. We are also a stroke rehabilitation center. We are certified by The Joint Commission for total hip and total knee replacement. We are a part of the Medical City network of hospitals. Patients are ensured access to medical experts and advanced healthcare innovations across the network. 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. Â "Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr. HCA Healthcare Co-Founder If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Radiologic Technologist Extern opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. **Unlock the possibilities and apply today!** We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.