The 天美传媒鈥檚 spirit of curiosity and creativity is fueled by the drive of faculty, staff, and healthcare providers who bring new ideas to life every day. At 天美传媒, employees are encouraged to think ambitiously and work purposefully. In the 鈥淟iving Our Values鈥� series, get to know some of the many individuals who make our lives 鈥渆ver better鈥� by turning our mission into action each day.
Inspiring the Next Generation鈥擬eet a member of the High School Explorers Program
Kim Morgan
Talent Acquisition Specialist, Imaging Sciences
Human Resources
What is your role and how long have you worked at the 天美传媒?
I have been in recruiting for over 20 years, including five years at 天美传媒 Medicine.
How did you become involved with the High School Explorers Program?
One of our strategic goals is to raise awareness among high school students about what we do.聽Many students want to enter the medical field, but don鈥檛 know about the options beyond being a nurse or a doctor. As part of high school career exploration, we invite students to our Imaging department to learn about imaging science professions and get a tour. Four years ago, we began with two schools, and last year we had 17 schools participate!聽 Additionally, we offer students the opportunity to shadow the department individually to gain hands-on experience across all modalities.
What does the program give students an opportunity to experience?
In addition to learning about imaging, touring the facility, and shadowing staff, we explain a career pathway to them, including beginning as an Ambulatory Technician at 天美传媒 Medicine. We outline the career pathways program with MCC, which has been very successful in exposing the imaging field in our area.
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I was the first in my family to attend college.聽I have made it my career goal to help young people, and I love recruiting for the Imaging department.聽There is a nationwide shortage of radiologic technologists, and it is gratifying to know we are helping promote the field.
What do you enjoy most about working with high school students?
I enjoy seeing their excitement and hearing their questions. It鈥檚 also rewarding to learn that some graduates are headed to college to become radiologic technologists. It makes it all worthwhile.
What have you learned from students who have participated in the program?
Students have shown us how much this program is needed. They often tell us they had no idea how many opportunities were available and thank us for helping them see what鈥檚 possible. They leave with a clearer understanding of a career in radiologic technology and the steps to get there.
What advice would you give to students exploring imaging career paths?
Never stop learning and asking questions. Also, students are encouraged to contact us to schedule a shadowing experience with our department.