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Rad Tech Assistant PRN

HSHS · Springfield, IL · $17.00–$23.80 an hour · Part time

Posted Sep 28, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

This PRN role supports radiology technologists at St. John's. What do you think a typical shift looks like?

What they are checking: Whether they understand the support role, such as transport, room prep and patient help, and are ready for it.

Tell me about a time you kept private information confidential.

What they are checking: Whether they take patient privacy seriously, since this role sees a lot of sensitive information.

This is a rotating PRN schedule. How flexible is your availability, especially as a student?

What they are checking: Whether their availability fits a PRN role and they will be dependable when scheduled.

Tell me about a time you worked in a team where things moved fast.

What they are checking: Whether they can stay calm and helpful in a busy hospital department.

What would you do

A patient asks you what their X-ray shows. What do you say?

What they are checking: Whether they know never to discuss a diagnosis, which the posting stresses directly.

A child is scared and crying before an X-ray. How would you help?

What they are checking: Whether they can give age-appropriate comfort, which the posting names as an expectation.

About the work

How would you safely help a patient move from a wheelchair to an X-ray table?

What they are checking: Whether they know safe transfer techniques that protect both the patient and themselves.

What do you know about radiation safety, and how would you protect yourself and others?

What they are checking: Whether they understand basic distance, shielding and time principles before working near imaging equipment.

How would you clean and prepare an exam room between patients?

What they are checking: Whether they understand infection control basics in a busy department.

What medical terms do you already know, and how do you learn new ones?

What they are checking: Whether they have the basic terminology the posting prefers and a habit of learning.

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The full job description

As published by HSHS.

Pay Range: $17.00 - $23.80 A successful candidate's actual pay rate will be based on several factors including relevant experience, skills, training, certifications and education. The Radiology Technologist Assistant is responsible for assisting radiology technologists in providing imaging procedures performed on patients in the various units of the radiology department in accordance with physicians' orders and the policies and procedures established by the hospital and other governing bodies. Position Specifics: o Department: Radiology o Core Function: Imaging o Schedule: Rotating Shift/PRN o Facility: St John’s Hospital o Location: Springfield, IL o Compensation that aligns with your experience Education Qualifications • High School Diploma or GED is preferred. • Current college student or associates degree is preferred. Experience Qualifications • Clinical experience and a basic understanding of medical terminology is preferred. • Must possess good communication and human relation skills. Demonstrates knowledge and skills in providing age appropriate care to those patients defined in the service’s plan for providing care. Demonstrates respect for patient confidentiality and uses complete discretion with patient information. Never discusses a diagnosis with the patient or others. Integrates the hospital’s mission and vision into daily tasks through dedication to customer satisfaction, quality improvement and collaborative working relationships. Certifications, Licenses and Registrations • N/A Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0 Throughout communities in Illinois and Wisconsin, 13 hospitals, numerous community-based health centers and clinics, our 13,000+ colleagues have built a culture based on our solid core values of respect, care, competence, and joy. These are the ideals we believe in, work by, and live each day. Built upon more than 145 years of service to the communities we serve, we now look to the future and our place in it as a healthcare system that strives to continually improve processes, procedures, and outcomes with the latest and most advanced technologies and treatments. Regardless of how far our passion for excellence carries us, our focus will always remain on the most important person in our entire organization: The patient. Benefits: HSHS provides a benefits package designed to support the overall well-being of our colleagues including their physical, emotional, financial, spiritual, and work health. Colleagues budgeted to work at least 32 hours per pay period are eligible for HSHS benefits. • Comprehensive and affordable health coverage includes medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time colleagues. • Paid Time Off (PTO) combines vacation, sick, and personal days into one balance to allow you the flexibility to use your time off as you need. • Retirement benefits including HSHS contributions. • Education Assistance benefits include up to $5,250 of educational assistance each calendar year and tuition discounts to select colleges with no waiting period. • Adoption Assistance provides financial support up to $7,500 for colleagues growing their families through adoption to reimburse application and legal fees, transportation, and more! • Other benefits include: Wellness program with incentives, employer-paid life insurance and short-term and long-term disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance program, ID theft coverage, colleague rewards and recognition program, discount program, and more! Benefits HSHS and affiliates is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). HSHS is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace dedicated to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce. Notice Regarding Potential Use of Artificial Intelligence in the Hiring Process Hospital Sisters may use automated tools, including artificial intelligence or machine-learning technologies, to assist with certain administrative aspects of the recruitment process. These tools may help our recruiting team organize applications, search for resumes, identify qualifications reflected in application materials, and facilitate communications or scheduling with applicants. Information used by these tools may include materials you provide during the application process, such as your resume, work history, education, qualifications, and responses to application questions. These tools are used only to support our recruiting process. Hiring decisions are made by HSHS personnel, and automated tools do not make employment decisions on behalf of HSHS. Applicants who have questions about this notice or who require a reasonable accommodation or alternative evaluation method may contact HSHS Human Resources at Contact@hshs.org

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