Radiologic Tech - FT

Nashville General Hospital•Nashville, TN

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Nashville General Hospital is hiring a Radiology Technologist for Medical Imaging as a full time technologist. The Radiologic Technologist operates routine radiography equipment, fluoroscopy, portable x-ray machines and operating room imaging equipment. Performs patient care services relevant to imaging procedures to include IV access starts and injection of contrast. This position requires interaction with radiologists and referring physicians. The Radiologic Technologist performs job duties with independence and in accordance with established departmental and hospital policies and procedures. About Nashville General Hospital Nashville General Hospital (NGH) is Nashville’s original community-based hospital. Joint Commission accredited, NGH readily accommodates a wide range of needs from emergency services and acute care to ancillary and ambulatory services. NGH continues to maintain its strong commitment to the healthcare needs of Nashville and Davidson County underserved, while also providing care to all segments of the community

Requirements

Graduate of a two-year accredited radiography program (JCERT accredited preferred)
Active certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or registry eligible and obtain certification with the probationary hiring / employment period
BLS Required

Responsibilities

Administers contrast media orally, rectally or intravenously as required
Screens patients, escorts and hospital personnel for entrance into the magnet room
Ensures patient is prepped (hx form, medications, etc.) prior to procedure
Properly processes films and evaluates for quality and completeness
Provides care based upon age-specific needs utilizing a developmental perspective
Performs tracers and observations of clinical practices to assess

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance within first 31 days of employment
Programs to reduce share of deductible and total out-of-pocket expenses
Metro Health Incentive Program - Access to high quality healthcare without incurring out-of-pocket expenses
Short and Long-Term Disability - up to 60% of eligible weekly pay
Life Insurance - Metro provides you with basic life and AD&D coverage equal to $50,000 ($32,500 if you are age 65 or older), at no cost to you.
Retirement Plan - eligible up to IRS max limits and includes company contribution
Shift and Weekend Differential Pay Offered on Nights and Weekends
Tuition Reimbursement for employee and dependents
12 paid holidays - any holiday worked is another holiday banked
Flexible Spending Accounts
Free Parking for all employees