Student X-Ray Technician - Part-Time

Company: University of Mississippi Medical Center
Location: Jackson
Posted on: April 4, 2026

Job Description:

Hello, Thank you for your interest in career opportunities with the University of Mississippi Medical Center. Please review the following instructions prior to submitting your job application: Provide all of your employment history, education, and licenses/certifications/registrations. You will be unable to modify your application after you have submitted it. You must meet all of the job requirements at the time of submitting the application. You can only apply one time to a job requisition. Once you start the application process you cannot save your work. Please ensure you have all required attachment(s) available to complete your application before you begin the process. Applications must be submitted prior to the close of the recruitment. Once recruitment has closed, applications will no longer be accepted. After you apply, we will review your qualifications and contact you if your application is among the most highly qualified. Due to the large volume of applications, we are unable to individually respond to all applicants. You may check the status of your application via your Candidate Profile. Thank you, Human Resources Important Applications Instructions: Please complete this application in entirety by providing all of your work experience, education and certifications/ license. You will be unable to edit/add/change your application once it is submitted. Job Requisition ID: R00049423 Job Category: Allied Health Organization: Diagnostic Radiology-PT Staff Location/s: Main Campus Jackson Job Title: Student X-Ray Technician - Part-Time Job Summary: To use and maintain equipment and supplies necessary to administer radiographic exams to patients, under the indirect supervision of a radiologist or physician and in accordance with established federal and UMMC procedures. Education & Experience Must have completed one semester of training at an accredited Radiologic Technology (RT) program and currently be a student in good standing at an accredited Radiologic Technology (RT) program. Certifications, Licenses or Registration required: N/A Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Knowledge of x-ray principles, procedures, and standards. Knowledge of the physical and operational characteristics of radiologic equipment. Verbal and written communication skills. Interpersonal skills to effectively interact with patients and other team members. Ability to configure and adjust x-ray equipment. Ability to alleviate patient anxiety. Ability to understand and comply with applicable safety regulations. Responsibilities Administers radiographic exams under a radiologist's or physician's request and supervision. Prepares room and positions patient to obtain optimum view. Positions equipment and adjusts controls to set exposure factors such as time and distance. Uses bean-restrictive devices and patient-shielding techniques to minimize radiation exposure to patient and self. Maintains stock supplies; performs general office duties such as delivering and retrieving film, typing forms, scheduling patients, and maintaining records. Explains procedures to patients to alleviate anxiety and obtain cooperation. The duties listed are general in nature and are examples of the duties and responsibilities performed and are not meant to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Management retains the right to add or change duties at any time. Physical and Environmental Demands Requires frequent exposure to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environment such as high noise level and exposure to heat and cold, constant handling or working with potentially dangerous equipment, constant exposure to biohazardous conditions such as risk of radiation exposure, blood borne pathogens, fumes or airborne particles, and/or toxic or caustic chemicals which mandate attention to safety considerations, occasional activities subject to significant volume changes of a seasonal/clinical nature, constant work produced subject to precise measures of quantity and quality, constant bending, constant lifting and carrying more than 100 pounds, occasional climbing, occasional crawling, constant crouching/stooping, frequent kneeling, frequent pushing/pulling, constant reaching, frequent sitting, frequent standing, frequent twisting, and frequent walking. (occasional-up to 20%, frequent-from 21% to 50%, constant-51% or more) Time Type: Part time FLSA Designation/Job Exempt: No Pay Class: Hourly FTE %: 20 Work Shift: Rotating Benefits Eligibility: Grant Funded: No Job Posting Date: 04/2/2026 Job Closing Date (open until filled if no date specified):

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