Radiology Tech/CT Tech, PRN

East Tennessee Children's Hospital Association•Knoxville, TN

About The Position

Performs diagnostic procedures using ionizing radiation to help diagnose disease processes and distinguish normal and abnormal anatomy and pathological conditions. The role operates radiographic and related equipment, follows imaging, safety, quality-control, and documentation procedures, and coordinates with radiologists and other clinical staff to provide timely services. It also emphasizes excellent patient care, confidentiality, teamwork, effective communication, and responsible use of hospital resources. This is a PRN position.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Completion of an accredited radiological program.
Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (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 quality images, including portable, C-arm, fluoroscopy, digital radiography, and computed radiography equipment.
Maintain current knowledge and skills in the area of expertise, equipment operation, quality control, applicable regulations, and department policies and procedures.
Follow safe equipment operating procedures, including warm-up and exposure procedures, daily quality control, shutdown procedures, equipment cleaning, and maintaining an organized work area.
Use PACS and Meditech workflows, including creating and importing CDs, entering and reviewing patient and exam information, documenting tracking data and technologist notes, resolving quality-assurance issues, and reporting data problems.
Schedule exams using Community Wide Scheduling and complete safety reports.
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 with the radiologist on duty about scanning parameters when needed, including 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 patient care, explain exams and procedures within scope of practice, respond to patient questions, and keep patients informed.
Communicate and resolve customer concerns courteously, seek assistance when needed, and follow through on requests.
Maintain strict patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA requirements.
Work effectively with department and ancillary-service teams, troubleshoot operational issues, and recommend improvements to policies, procedures, and the department environment.
Support the clinical education of students, trainees, and employees.
Accept other assignments as needed, including front-office assistance, patient transport, and quality-assurance projects.
Assist in other areas when patient volume is low, use supplies cost-effectively, and apply Lean principles, including participation in the Lean board.
Use hospital resources and time responsibly and seek innovative solutions that support quality, cost effectiveness, efficiency, and patient care.