Radiology - RAD Tech - Full Time

Murfreesboro Medical Clinic•Murfreesboro, TN

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for taking radiological exams and related duties. This role involves preparing patients for radiology procedures, taking radiographs following established procedures for patient care and safety, and maintaining high quality/quantity standards. The technologist will use a variety of radiation protection and shielding materials, comply with all policies regarding safety, infection control, and universal precautions, and prepare contrast media. Ensuring equipment is in working order and reporting malfunctions to the supervisor is also a key responsibility. The role includes logging radiology procedures, processing paperwork using computer equipment, maintaining the procedure room, stocking supplies, and performing light cleaning. Producing X-rays in digital format and sending them via PACS System to the Radiologist for interpretation is required. Applicants may be asked to cross-train in other specialty areas. Basic phone, computer, and copier skills are necessary. Maintaining certifications/registries, ARRT status, and TN state license in good standing, as well as keeping continuing education credits current, is essential.

Requirements

Minimum of one year customer service experience in a health care setting.
Graduate from an accredited X-ray Technologists Program.
American Registry of Radiology Technologist (ARRT) registration required.
TN State license required
Current CPR certification.
Knowledge of x-ray procedures and protocols.
Knowledge of anatomy and physiology necessary to perform x-ray testing including body mechanics and patient movement.
Knowledge of radiology equipment, including safety hazards common to radiology.
Skill in positioning patients properly.
Skill in identifying equipment problems and correcting or notifying supervisor.
Ability to apply written instructions and standardized work practices.
Ability to communicate clearly.
Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with staff, patients and families.
Basic phone, computer, and copier skills required.

Nice To Haves

Mammography experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepares patients for radiology procedures.
Takes radiographs following established procedures for patient care and safety.
Maintains high quality/quantity standards.
Uses a variety of radiation protection and shielding materials.
Complies with all policies regarding safety, infection control and universal precautions.
Prepares contrast media.
Ensures equipment is in working order. Reports malfunction to supervisor.
Logs radiology procedures completed.
Processes related paperwork using computer equipment as directed.
Maintains procedure room.
Stocks necessary medical and radiology supplies.
Perform light cleaning on procedure room.
Produces X-Rays in a digital format and sends them via PACS System to the Radiologist for interpretation.
Maintains certifications/registries, ARRT status and TN state license in good standing.
Keep continuing education credits current.