Radiological Technologist/LMRT West Urgent Care Full Time Evenings

East Tennessee Children's Hospital Association•Knoxville, TN

About The Position

Performs diagnostic procedures using ionizing radiation to support diagnosis of disease processes and to delineate normal and abnormal anatomy and pathological conditions. The technologist operates radiographic and related equipment, produces quality images, follows safety and quality-control requirements, and supports the timely, accurate completion of patient examinations and records. The position works with physicians, physician assistants, radiologists, patients, and department colleagues to coordinate examinations, including studies with special circumstances. It provides attentive, respectful patient care; explains procedures within the scope of practice; protects patient confidentiality; and helps maintain effective department operations and a positive customer experience. The technologist also contributes to the education of students and other healthcare personnel and may assist with other assignments as needed.

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 as the radiological field advances.
Effective organizational and time-management skills.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Pediatric experience.

Responsibilities

Operate radiographic, fluoroscopic, portable, C-arm, digital radiography, computed radiography, and auxiliary equipment to produce high-quality images.
Maintain current knowledge and skills in the area of expertise, equipment operation, quality control, regulations, and department policies and procedures.
Operate and clean equipment safely, follow proper warm-up, exposure, shutdown, and daily quality-control procedures, and keep the assigned area clean and organized.
Apply radiation and MRI safety and protection techniques, including ALARA, dosimetry, shielding, collimation, and magnetic-field safety.
Verify the correct patient and examination using two patient identifiers and by comparing the Meditech order with the physician's order.
Follow PACS and Meditech workflows and accurately and promptly enter and review patient tracking data, technologist notes, patient history, and other examination information.
Resolve quality-assurance issues, move examinations as needed, and notify the department or PACS manager of errors or outstanding patient-data problems.
Consult the radiologist on duty about appropriate scanning parameters for trauma, difficult, or infrequent studies.
Coordinate examinations with physicians and physician assistants when patients have special circumstances, and help ensure daily operations are timely and proficient.
Provide considerate, responsive patient care by listening to concerns, explaining upcoming examinations appropriately, keeping patients informed, and helping them feel comfortable.
Communicate and problem-solve with patients and other customers, seek assistance when needed, and follow through on requests while maintaining composure in difficult interactions.
Maintain strict patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA requirements.
Work cooperatively with the department team, troubleshoot operational problems, resolve differences constructively, and recommend improvements to policies, procedures, or the department environment.
Support the clinical education of students, healthcare trainees, and employees.
Accept other assignments as needed, which may include front-office assistance, patient transport, or quality-assurance projects.
Use hospital time and resources responsibly, assist in other areas when patient volume is low, and use supplies cost-effectively and charge them appropriately.
Seek innovative solutions to care, service, quality, cost-effectiveness, and staffing-efficiency challenges; apply Lean principles and participate in the Lean board.