Echo Tech Students - Horizons Program

Provides support to the Radiologic Technologist to ensure promptness and efficiency of the patient care process.  Ensure patient comfort and safety during the radiological experience to include the film management process.  Provides care to patients of all ages.  Embodies the Memorial Health System Performance Excellence Standards of Safety, Courtesy, Quality, and Efficiency that support our mission, vision and values.

Overview of the Program

The Memorial Horizons Program provides students enrolled in Radiography, Surgical Technology, and Sonography degree programs with a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience, receive financial support, and secure a pathway to employment at Memorial Health after graduation. 

Eligibility Criteria

The Horizons Program is open to external candidates and current Memorial Health colleagues in the first year of their major program of study and will graduate in May 2027.  Applicants must be enrolled in an accredited allied health program that aligns with Memorial’s workforce needs, maintain the minimum required GPA and have completed all prerequisite coursework.  Applicants must complete an employment application and an interview as part of the competitive selection process.  Individuals selected for the Horizons Program must maintain satisfactory academic progress, have no active corrective actions on file, and exhibit behaviors that align with Memorial’s values to remain eligible. 

Benefits of Working While In School

Individuals who are selected for the Horizons Program will work at Memorial Health as a per diem colleague while attending school.  This allows participants to gain valuable hands-on experience, work alongside Memorial clinicians, and prepare them for their careers at Memorial after graduation.

Financial Opportunities

Individuals selected for the Horizons Program will receive a bi-weekly stipend of $1,000.00 during the second year of their program (August 2026-May 2027).  Stipends are subject to applicable taxes and deductions.  As a Memorial colleague who is working per diem while attending school, you may also be eligible for up to $5250 per calendar year in Tuition Assistance.  In addition, individuals selected for the Horizons Program will be eligible for sign-on incentives at the time of graduation.

Pathway to Employment After Graduation

Graduates of the Horizons Program will be placed in full-time roles designated by Memorial Health upon meeting all graduation and licensing requirements.  Participants must commit to working at Memorial Health for three years after graduation.

Schedule 

PRN 

Education:

High School diploma required.

Must be going into 2nd year of Echo Program

Licensure/Certification/Registry:

Must maintain CPR certification.

Experience:

Clerical and computer experience preferred.

Other Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Excellent interpersonal and guest relations skills required.

1. Perform clerical duties necessary for patient registration

2. Transport patient to and from the radiology procedure room and transports inpatients to and from their hospital rooms.

3. Demonstrates the knowledge, skills and abilities to provide care to a patient from any age group served in his/her assigned area

4. Provide patient and technologist assistance during the radiologic exam process

5. Embodies the Memorial Health System Performance Excellence Standards of Safety, Courtesy, Quality, and Efficiency that support our mission, vision and values:

• SAFETY: Prevent Harm - I put safety first in everything I do.  I take action to ensure the safety of others.

• COURTESY: Serve Others - I treat others with dignity and respect.  I project a professional image and positive attitude.

• QUALITY: Improve Outcomes - I continually advance my knowledge, skills and performance.  I work with others to achieve superior results.

• EFFICIENCY: Reduce Waste - I use time and resources wisely.  I prevent defects and delays.

6. Ensure proper recording and transmission of patient information.

7. Prepare films for interpretation and complete the film management process as mandated by the department

8. Utilize proper infection control practice

9. Maintains an excellent guest relations rapport with patients, visitors, physicians and employees of Taylorville Memorial Hospital

10. Maintain a clean and safe work environment in area of assignment

11. Obtain pertinent medical historical information as well as other required data for pre-exam assessment

12. Assist with patient positioning and support equipment required for specific fluoroscopic procedures requested

13. Establish fundamental computer skills necessary to perform Computerized Radiography processes and procedures

14. Maintain adequate supply inventories in the diagnostic radiology rooms

15. Assist with data entry and departmental required paperwork

16. Supports department protocols for timely radiology report turnaround processes

17. Distributes patient reports to Medical Records, physician mailboxes and patient floors

18. Arranges self-directed learning and participates in continuing education on an annual basis

19. Promotes health and safety in the work environment

20. Actively participates in competency assessment process.

21. Performs other job related duties as assigned

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job.  Incumbents may be requested to perform tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.