Radiologic Technologist - Medical Mall - M-F - Days

Erlanger Health System • Chattanooga, TN

14h • Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Radiology Team Leader, and/or at the direction of the radiologist, performs a variety of diagnostic radiographic exams. The technologist assists with invasive procedures using sterile technique. This position requires independent judgment and initiative in utilization of traditional, computerized, and digital radiographic equipment to create high quality diagnostic radiographic images. The employee must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age-specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the unit's policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Graduate of an ARRT approved radiologic technology program.
• Compliant with all continuing education mandates.
• Medical and/or hospital clinical experience required.
• Basic computer experience required (1-2 years work experience or college level classes).
• ARRT certified.
• ARRT registry eligible (must complete within one year).
• Radiological student from an approved Radiology program that has completed all academic courses (must be registry eligible within three months and complete registry within one year).

Nice To Haves

• Prior hospital and/or physician office background.
• CPR certified.
• BLS completed prior to going to unit/department and maintained going forward.

Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of diagnostic radiographic exams.
• Assists with invasive procedures using sterile technique.
• Utilizes traditional, computerized, and digital radiographic equipment to create high quality diagnostic radiographic images.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span.
• Assesses data reflective of the patient's status and interprets appropriate information to identify age-specific needs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree