Radiologic Technologist, Diagnostic Imaging, Downtown Nashville
About The Position
SUMMARY: this position provides professional Imaging care. Assist the Radiologist with exams, correlates different exams with other technicians ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Performs all radiographic procedures. Adheres to X-ray quality control standards. Management of X-ray records, to include filing Assists physicians and ensure maximum efficiency; set up for procedures and examinations; obtain X-ray and other reports for physician review. Triage patients to ensure productive departmental flow. Record health history of patients; note abnormal conditions for physician; prepare patients for exams and procedures. Maintain adequate stock levels of supplies. Set up and stock exam rooms for daily use; keep rooms and equipment clean between procedures. Follow clinic policies for infection control in handling and disposing of infectious/hazardous waste materials. Adhere to Quality Control Guidelines, including all reports. Adhere to Service Standards. Knowledge of sterile techniques and sterilization process. Perform other tasks as needed. Must have predictable and consistent attendance
Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited Radiology Technical Program.
- Knowledge of the principles and skills needed for X-Ray to provide excellent patient care and treatment.
- Knowledge of examination, diagnostic, and treatment room procedures.
- Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment.
- Skill in using various types if equipment for examination and treatment procedures.
- Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, and the public.
- Ability to maintain quality control standards.
- Ability to recognize problems and recommend solutions.
- Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situation.
- Ability to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and procedures.
- Ability to communicate clearly.
- Computer knowledge required.
- Valid and unrestricted state Radiologic Technologist registration.
- Must be able to stand for 8 to 10 hours a day
- Requires regular walking, bending, pushing, pulling and lifting
- Must be able to lift at least 10-15lbs
- Must be able to assist patients with transfers from chair to wheelchair, to exam tables, and back to wheelchair/chair
- Must be able to assist patient with turning/positioning on exam table
- Must be able to push patient in wheelchair
- Must be able to manipulate objects—reaching, grasping, handling
- Must exhibit good communication skills—understand, respond and translate into action
Responsibilities
- Performs all radiographic procedures.
- Adheres to X-ray quality control standards.
- Management of X-ray records, to include filing
- Assists physicians and ensure maximum efficiency; set up for procedures and examinations; obtain X-ray and other reports for physician review.
- Triage patients to ensure productive departmental flow.
- Record health history of patients; note abnormal conditions for physician; prepare patients for exams and procedures.
- Maintain adequate stock levels of supplies.
- Set up and stock exam rooms for daily use; keep rooms and equipment clean between procedures.
- Follow clinic policies for infection control in handling and disposing of infectious/hazardous waste materials.
- Adhere to Quality Control Guidelines, including all reports.
- Adhere to Service Standards.
- Knowledge of sterile techniques and sterilization process.
- Perform other tasks as needed.
- Must have predictable and consistent attendance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
