Radiology Tech/CT Tech, PRN

East Tennessee Children's Hospital•Knoxville, TN

About The Position

Performs a variety of diagnostic procedures utilizing ionizing radiation to diagnose disease processes and delineate normal and abnormal anatomy and pathological conditions in areas of the human body. The role requires maintaining current knowledge and skills in radiologic imaging, equipment operation, safety, quality control, regulations, department procedures, PACS, and basic scheduling. The technologist follows PACS and Meditech workflows, completes patient and examination information accurately and promptly, and consults with the radiologist when appropriate scanning parameters are needed. The position provides technical support for radiological services, coordinates examinations with physicians and physician assistants when special circumstances arise, and helps ensure timely, proficient daily operations. It also emphasizes excellent, respectful, compassionate patient and customer care; effective communication and problem-solving; patient confidentiality; teamwork; support for clinical education; prudent use of hospital resources; and participation in Lean practices. Other assignments may include front-office assistance, patient transportation, and quality-assurance projects.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Completion of an accredited radiological program.
Registration by the American Registry of Radiographic Technology (ARRT) or registry eligibility.
New graduate or one year of general radiology experience required.
Ability to operate varied 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 preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform diagnostic radiology procedures using ionizing radiation to produce quality images.
Operate x-ray, fluoroscopic, and auxiliary equipment, including portable, C-arm, fluoroscopy, digital radiography (DR), and computed radiography (CR) equipment.
Maintain current knowledge of equipment operation, warm-up and exposure procedures, daily quality control, shutdown procedures, equipment cleaning, quality-control guidelines, and applicable state and federal regulations and department policies.
Use PACS to create and import CDs, complete patient data, and report errors or unresolved issues to the department or PACS manager.
Complete safety reports and perform basic scheduling in Community Wide Scheduling (CWS).
Apply radiation and MRI safety and protection techniques, including ALARA, dosimetry, shielding, collimation, and magnetic-field precautions.
Verify patient identity using name and date of birth, and verify Meditech orders against physician orders.
Follow PACS and Meditech workflows; accurately and promptly enter and review patient tracking data, technologist notes, patient history, QA resolutions, and exam movements.
Consult the radiologist on duty about scanning parameters for trauma, difficult, or infrequent studies when necessary.
Coordinate examinations with physicians and physician assistants when special circumstances apply and help ensure daily operations are timely and proficient.
Provide excellent patient care, explain procedures within scope of practice, respond courteously to questions and requests, and help patients feel comfortable and informed.
Communicate and problem-solve effectively with customers, seek assistance when needed, and follow through on requests while maintaining a calm, compassionate, service-oriented manner.
Maintain strict patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA requirements.
Work effectively as part of the department team, resolve differences cooperatively, and contribute to departmental goals.
Recommend changes to policies, procedures, and the department environment to improve service.
Support the clinical education of students, healthcare trainees, and employees.
Accept other assignments as needed, including front-office assistance, patient transportation, and QA projects.
Use hospital resources and time responsibly, assist other areas when patient volume is low, and use supplies cost-effectively and charge them appropriately.
Apply Lean principles and participate in the Lean board.