Radiology Technologist - Medical Mall - M-F - Days - PRN

Erlanger Health System • Chattanooga, TN

4h • Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Radiology Team Leader, and/or at the direction of the radiologist, performs a variety of diagnostic radiographic exams.

Department Position Summary:
Under the supervision of the Radiology Team Leader, and/or at the direction of the radiologist, performs a variety of diagnostic radiographic exams. The technologist assists with invasive procedures using sterile technique. This position requires independent judgment and initiative in utilization of traditional, computerized, and digital radiographic equipment to create high quality diagnostic radiographic images.

The employee must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide comprehensive care appropriate to the age of the patients seen in the Radiology Department.

The employee must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age-specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the unit's policies and procedures.

Requirements

• A graduate of an ARRT approved radiologic technology program. Reference: https://www.arrt.org/Education/ (compliant with all continuing education mandates).
• Medical and/or hospital clinical experience required.
• Basic computer experience required (1-2 years work experience or college level classes).
• ARRT certified (compliant with all continuing education mandates)
• ARRT registry eligible (must complete within one year)
• Radiological student from an approved Radiology program that has completed all academic courses (must be registry eligible within three months and complete registry within one year)
• BLS completed prior to going to the unit/ department and maintained going forward

Nice To Haves

• Prior hospital and/or physician office background.

Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of diagnostic radiographic exams.
• Assists with invasive procedures using sterile technique.
• Utilization of traditional, computerized, and digital radiographic equipment to create high quality diagnostic radiographic images.
• Provide comprehensive care appropriate to the age of the patients seen in the Radiology Department.
• Provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.
• Assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age-specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the unit's policies and procedures.

What This Job Offers

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