Radiological Technologist/Limited Rad Tech Blount Urgent Care Part Time Evenings

East Tennessee Children's Hospital•Urgent Care Blount County, TN

About The Position

Performs diagnostic procedures using ionizing radiation to support the diagnosis of disease processes and delineate normal and abnormal anatomy and pathological conditions. The role operates radiographic equipment, follows imaging and safety protocols, maintains accurate patient and exam information, and coordinates with clinicians and radiology staff to deliver quality imaging and patient care.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Completion of an accredited radiological program.
Registered by the American Registry of Radiographic Technology (ARRT) or registry eligible.
New graduate or at least 1 year of general radiology experience.
Ability to operate various X-ray, fluoroscopic, and auxiliary equipment to produce quality images.
Leadership qualities.
Ability to adapt to new programs and equipment upgrades.
Effective organizational and time-management skills.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Pediatric experience.

Responsibilities

Operate radiographic, fluoroscopic, and auxiliary equipment to produce high-quality images, including portable, C-arm, fluoroscopy, digital radiography, and computed radiography equipment.
Maintain current knowledge of imaging techniques, equipment safety, quality control guidelines, regulations, and department policies and procedures.
Perform equipment warm-up, daily quality control, proper shutdown, cleaning, and organization of assigned work areas.
Use PACS and Meditech workflows, enter and review patient and exam information accurately and promptly, and report errors or unresolved data issues.
Complete safety reports and basic scheduling in Community Wide Scheduling.
Apply radiation and MRI safety and protection techniques, including ALARA, dosimetry, shielding, collimation, and magnetic-field safety.
Verify patient identity using two identifiers and confirm the Meditech order against the physician's order.
Consult the radiologist on duty regarding scanning parameters for trauma, difficult, or infrequent studies when needed.
Coordinate examinations involving special circumstances with physicians and physician assistants, and help ensure daily operations are timely and proficient.
Provide excellent patient care, explain procedures within scope of practice, respond courteously to patient and customer requests, and help patients feel comfortable and informed.
Communicate effectively and problem-solve with patients, customers, coworkers, and other appropriate personnel; seek help when needed and follow through on requests.
Maintain strict patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA.
Work effectively as part of the department team, resolve differences cooperatively, and recommend improvements to policies, procedures, and the department environment.
Support the clinical education of students, healthcare trainees, and employees.
Accept other assignments as needed, including front-office assistance, patient transport, and quality assurance projects.
Use hospital resources responsibly, assist other areas when patient volume is low, and use supplies cost-effectively.
Apply Lean principles and participate in the Lean board.