Vanderbilt Health-posted about 2 months ago
Part-time • Entry Level
Onsite • Franklin, TN
5,001-10,000 employees
Hospitals

Discover Vanderbilt University Medical Center: Located in Nashville, Tennessee, and operating at a global crossroads of teaching, discovery, and patient care, VUMC is a community of individuals who come to work each day with the simple aim of changing the world. It is a place where your expertise will be valued, your knowledge expanded, and your abilities challenged. Vanderbilt Health is committed to an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and where your uniqueness is sought and celebrated. It is a place where employees know they are part of something that is bigger than themselves, take exceptional pride in their work and never settle for what was good enough yesterday. Vanderbilt's mission is to advance health and wellness through preeminent programs in patient care, education, and research. Organization: Interventional Pain Nursing Job Summary: JOB SUMMARY Performs procedures on patients of all ages at a technical level requiring no constant supervision of technical detail. Performs a variety of technical procedures that will require independent judgement, with ingenuity and initiative. Performs Radiological diagnostic procedures as outlined by the Radiologist. Operates diagnostic equipment, processes images and prepares room with the necessary equipment and supplies for the procedure. Other duties include, but are not limited to clerical, scheduling, transportation, ordering supplies, inventory, cleaning, and anything deemed necessary by the Medical Imaging Management Team. Follows the Radiation Protection Program including ALARA, as low as reasonably achievable for patients, physicians, and personnel. Follows all regulatory compliance for DHEC, Joint Commission, ACR and any regulatory agency governing radiation safety. Job may include direct supervision of students at the discretion of the area supervisor. Employee must have the same licensure or have completed the same training to satisfy the requirements of the discipline of the student. Direct supervision means the primary caregiver is readily available to the student throughout the shift.

  • Shall be capable of operating all radiographic equipment, perform all radiological procedures, operate the PACS and utilize radiographic supplies per department standards
  • Identifies each patient, reviews orders for consistency (examination ordered/clinical diagnosis)
  • Reviews each examination for technical accuracy, presents completed examination to Radiologist and communicates pertinent data to persons responsible for the care of the patient following the procedure
  • Demonstrates ability to organize patient care and set priorities by providing critical care first and by implementing the physician's order
  • Implements care in a knowledgeable, skillful, consistent and continuous manner to ensure the delivery of quality care according to age specific guidelines ranging from infancy to geriatrics
  • Adheres to all department/Hospital safety procedures for patient and material handling
  • Demonstrates an understanding of and adherence to Compliance and Ethics Program
  • ARRT certification (Radiologic Technologist) required.
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
  • Graduate of an approved discipline specific program
  • Experience with C-arm operation in a clinical setting preferred.
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