Vanderbilt Imaging Services | Radiologic Technologist | Outpatient

Vanderbilt University Medical Center•Nashville, TN

22h

About The Position

The Radiologic Technologist performs diagnostic radiographic procedures in accordance with departmental policies and procedures to provide high-quality patient care. The role involves preparing for and completing imaging exams, ensuring accurate patient and image identification, selecting appropriate technical factors, reviewing images, and delivering images to the appropriate viewing or storage systems. The technologist supports patient safety, comfort, privacy, and education throughout the procedure; maintains equipment and work areas; participates in quality assurance; and communicates equipment issues and patient-related concerns through appropriate channels. The role also contributes to a collaborative work environment and may involve working odd shifts as workload demands.

Requirements

Licensure as an American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) radiologic technologist.
Relevant work experience; the position qualifications specify an experience level of 1 year.
Graduate of an approved discipline-specific program.

Responsibilities

Perform an appropriate volume of radiographic procedures based on patient load.
Verify patient information before each study and select appropriate technical factors before image exposure.
Ensure images are properly marked and identified before exposure and processing, and deliver them promptly to viewing areas, the film file room, or PACS.
Complete patient documentation, exam records in RIS, patient education and discharge forms, and incident and risk management forms as required.
Review exposed radiographs for positioning, technique, and labeling, including patient identification, date, and markers.
Demonstrate appropriate anatomic positioning and working knowledge of radiographic equipment in the assigned area.
Participate in quality control, quality assurance, and other quality initiatives; perform quality assurance procedures.
Restock and maintain the assigned work area and equipment, keep the emergency kit supplied and dated, and clean rooms, equipment, and cassette exteriors as required.
Assist with moving patients to and from wheelchairs, stretchers, beds, and imaging tables, and use appropriate restraint devices when needed.
Identify equipment mechanical problems and service needs, record equipment downtime, and notify appropriate personnel according to department procedures.
Wear and maintain a dosimeter badge properly and follow radiation safety practices.
Assist with scheduling routine and emergency exams, and handle calls courteously and efficiently.
Communicate patient-related problems through the appropriate chain of command.
Explain procedures to patients, consider their comfort and emotional responses, provide age- and learning-appropriate verbal education, and respect patient privacy and confidentiality.
Accept supervisor assignments positively, perform necessary duties beyond routine tasks, demonstrate flexibility, and volunteer for odd shifts when workload demands.
Contribute to a positive work environment and demonstrate teamwork.