Radiology Technologist Student Extern
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Job Description
About the Company
Sentara Health is an integrated, not-for-profit healthcare delivery system committed to improving health every day. It boasts a large workforce of more than 29,000 employees, including 1,375 physicians and advanced practice providers. Sentara operates 12 hospitals across Virginia and Northeastern North Carolina, and its Sentara Health Plans division serves over 900,000 members. The organization is nationally recognized for its clinical quality and safety, with a strategic focus on innovation and creating an extraordinary healthcare experience. Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer that highly values diversity, inclusion, and belonging, ensuring its workforce reflects the communities it serves. It maintains a tobacco-free environment. While this specific role is on-site, Sentara Health also employs remote associates in numerous states across the US.
Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center, located in Woodbridge, VA, is a 183-bed, not-for-profit hospital. It combines the extensive resources of a major health system with the compassionate, personalized care characteristic of a community hospital. The center offers private rooms and quality care focused on safety and patient satisfaction. Its comprehensive clinical services include:
• Advanced Imaging
• Cancer Services
• Cardiovascular Care
• Emergency Care
• Lab Services
• Orthopedics
• Weight Loss Services
All services are powered through Sentara eCare®, a comprehensive electronic medical record system. In addition to the main hospital, Sentara Health is expanding access to healthcare services in Northern Virginia with outpatient and imaging centers in Lake Ridge, Lorton, Springfield, and Alexandria, VA.
About the Job Description
Job Title: Radiology Technologist Student Extern
Location: Woodbridge, VA (Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center)
Work Shift: This is a Flexi, Rotating shift opportunity.
Overview and Responsibilities:
The Radiology Technologist Student Extern performs various radiological imaging studies under the direct supervision of a registered Radiologic Technologist and the direction of a qualified physician. The scope of work, within demonstrated competency, includes:
• Performing chest, abdominal, extremity, and spine radiological imaging studies of patients.
• Operating radiology equipment.
• Developing films.
• Preparing the patient room and equipment.
• Providing clinical support, including clinical documentation.
• Performing clinical duties such as managing IV lines and lab work.
Qualifications:
• For Student Technologist Roles (Radiology Assistant applicants): Must be currently enrolled and have completed 2 semesters of formal education that is accredited by the ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists).
• For Non-Student Technologist Roles: Requires 2 years of patient care management experience. (Note: This specific job is for a “Student Extern”, so the student enrollment criteria is primary for this role).
• BLS Certification: Required within 90 days of hire for all incumbents.
• IV Therapy Certification: Required within 90 days of hire for all incumbents.
Benefits:
Sentara offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employees’ families and careers, including:
• Health & Wellness: Medical, Dental, Vision plans.
• Family Support: Adoption, Fertility, and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000; Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave; Emergency Backup Care.
• Financial Security: Paid Time Off and Sick Leave; Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans; Life Insurance; 401k/403B with Employer Match.
• Professional Development: Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education; Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000; Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development.
• Additional Perks: Pet Insurance; Legal Resources Plan.
• Bonus Potential: Colleagues may have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria are met.
