Radiologic Technologist PRN | Variable shifts | VUH

Vanderbilt University Medical Center•Nashville, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This Radiologic Technologist performs diagnostic imaging services in accordance with established departmental policies and procedures to ensure the best possible patient care services are delivered. This PRN position requires a minimum of one shift per week, with variable night, day, and weekend shifts as needed. The role is located on the main campus and involves working with an adult patient population. Vanderbilt Health is committed to an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and where uniqueness is sought and celebrated. It is a place where employees know they are part of something bigger than themselves, take exceptional pride in their work and never settle for what was good enough yesterday. Vanderbilt’s mission is to advance health and wellness through preeminent programs in patient care, education, and research.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved discipline specific program (Required)
LIC-American Registry of Radiologic Technologists - Licensure-Others
Relevant Work Experience
Experience Level: Less than 1 year

Nice To Haves

Diagnostic Equipment (Novice): Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency to successfully demonstrate the use of diagnostic tools in practical applications of moderate difficulty.
Compliance (Novice): Can explain and apply basic statutory instructions in normal situations on the job. Understands the principles upon which the rules and regulations are based. Appropriately escalates problems relating to rules and regulations in timely and effective manner.
Patient Documentation (Novice): Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency to successfully demonstrate patient documentation in practical applications of moderate difficulty. Generally works under the direction of others while accomplishing assignments.

Responsibilities

Reviews radiology exam requests and patient identification to ensure safe, appropriate and cost effective imaging.
Applies broad range of skills to ensure exam is completed timely and meets quality and compliance standards.
Provides appropriate screening process to patients, staff and self according to prescribed safety standards.
Assists in the orientation and training of new staff.
Performs excellent work, engaging regularly in formal and informal dialogue about quality and directly addressing quality issues promptly.
Ensures continuous improvement by applying various learning experiences and looking beyond symptoms to uncover underlying causes of problems and identifying ways to resolve them.
Fulfills safety and regulatory requirements, understanding all aspects of providing a safe environment and performing routine safety checks to prevent safety hazards from occurring.
Demonstrates accountability by demonstrating a sense of ownership, focusing on and driving critical issues to closure.
Applies understanding of the departmental work to effectively manage resources for a department/area.
Makes data driven decisions by demonstrating strong understanding of the information or data to identify and elevate opportunities.
Generates new ideas by proactively identifying new ideas/opportunities from multiple sources or methods to improve processes beyond conventional approaches.
Applies technology by demonstrating an enthusiasm for learning new technologies, tools, and procedures to address short-term challenges.
Adapts to change by viewing difficult situations and/or problems as opportunities for improvement and actively embracing change instead of emphasizing negative elements.