Vanderbilt Imaging Services | Radiologic Technologist | Outpatient

Vanderbilt University Medical Center•Nashville, TN

About The Position

The Radiologic Technologist performs diagnostic radiographic procedures in accordance with established departmental policies and procedures to deliver high-quality patient care. The role requires accurate patient and exam information, appropriate technical factors and image labeling, timely image delivery, completion of documentation, and attention to patient comfort, privacy, and education. The technologist maintains assigned rooms and equipment, supports patient transfers, follows radiation-safety practices, and participates in quality assurance and control activities. The position also involves coordinating routine and emergency exams, communicating equipment and patient-related issues through appropriate channels, and contributing to a positive, collaborative work environment. The role requires a graduate of an approved discipline-specific program, relevant work experience, and licensure through the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists. The posting lists an experience level of one year.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved discipline-specific program.
Relevant work experience; the posting lists an experience level of 1 year.
Licensure: American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
Demonstrated anatomic positioning skills and working knowledge of radiographic equipment within the assigned area.
Knowledge of and compliance with radiation-safety practices.

Responsibilities

Perform diagnostic radiographic procedures and an appropriate volume of studies based on patient load.
Verify patient information, select appropriate technical factors, and ensure images are marked and identified correctly before exposure and processing.
Deliver images to viewing areas, the film file room, or PACS in a timely manner.
Complete patient documentation, exam records in RIS, patient education and discharge forms, and incident and risk-management forms.
Review radiographs for positioning, technique, and labeling, and review exam materials and charges, correcting them as necessary.
Participate in quality-control, quality-assurance, and other quality initiatives.
Maintain an orderly work area and equipment, restock supplies, keep the emergency kit accurately supplied and dated, and clean rooms, equipment, and cassette exteriors.
Assist with moving patients between wheelchairs, stretchers, beds, and imaging tables, and use appropriate restraint devices as needed.
Communicate mechanical problems and service needs, document equipment downtime, and notify appropriate personnel.
Wear and maintain a dosimeter badge properly and comply with 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 and provide verbal education appropriate to the patient's age and learning level, while considering comfort and emotional response.
Respect patient privacy, maintain confidentiality, and abide by the professional code of ethics.
Accept supervisory assignments positively, recognize and complete necessary nonroutine duties, and demonstrate flexibility, including volunteering for odd shifts as workload demands.
Contribute to a positive work environment and demonstrate teamwork.