Radiology Technologist--Spring Hill Imaging

Vanderbilt University Medical Center•Spring Hill, TN

About The Position

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: VIS Clinical SHIC Job Summary: The Radiology Technician performs diagnostic radiographic procedures in accordance with established departmental policies and procedures to ensure the best possible patient care services are delivered.

Requirements

LIC-American Registry of Radiologic Technologists - Licensure-Others
Relevant Work Experience
1 year
Graduate of an approved discipline specific program

Responsibilities

Performs appropriate volume of procedures according to patient load
Ensures that the patient information is correct prior to the study
Ensures that the proper technical factors are selected prior to image exposure
Ensures that the images are properly marked prior to image exposure
Ensures that the images are correctly identified prior to image processing
Ensures that the images are delivered to viewing areas, film file room, or PACS system in a timely fashion
Completes appropriate patient documentation
Accepts assignments from supervisor in a positive manner; recognizes and performs duties that need to be accomplished although not routine
Restock and maintains assigned work area/equipment in an orderly fashion and ensures that emergency kit is accurately supplied and dated
Performs necessary cleaning of room and equipment
Performs routine cleaning of the exterior of cassettes
Assists in the movement of patients to and from wheelchairs, stretchers, beds and radiographic imaging tables
Uses appropriate restraint devises as needed
Reviews exposed radiographs for proper positioning, techniques, and labeling (patient identification, date, and markers)
Participates in all quality control and quality assurance initiatives
Demonstrates correct and adequate anatomic positioning skills as well as complete working knowledge of radiographic equipment within assigned area
Completes patient exam in RIS
Review’s materials and exam charges, edits/corrects as necessary
Perform quality assurance procedures
Provides clear and concise information regarding mechanical problems and service needs
Records all equipment downtimes in department log and notifies appropriate personnel according to department procedures
Wears and maintains dosimeter badge in a proper fashion
Demonstrates knowledge of and compliance to radiation safety practices
Assists in scheduling of routine and emergency exams
Handles calls with courtesy and efficiency
Communicates identified patient related problems using the appropriate chain of command
Displays flexibility, volunteers to work odd shifts as workload demands
Demonstrates capability of explaining procedures to patient, considers patient’s comfort during procedure, understands emotional response when procedure is completed
Demonstrates respect for patients right to privacy, all matters handled in confidential manner
Abides by professional code of ethics
Provides verbal education regarding procedure performed that is appropriate for age and level or learning to the patient/significant other
Completes incident forms and risk management forms in timely manner
Completes patient education forms and discharge forms in timely manner
Contributes to a positive work environment and demonstrates a teamwork effort.