Radiology Technologist, Radiology, PRN, Evenings

Prisma Health•Maryville, TN

About The Position

The Radiology Technologist performs a variety of radiographic procedures using ionizing radiation. The role promotes patient care and safety, supports smooth patient flow, and ensures the proper care and use of equipment and materials. The technologist works with staff in areas of need and fosters effective relationships with employees, physicians, and supervisors. The position requires competency across a broad range of procedures, including critical care and emergency procedures, and the ability to assess patient condition and cooperation, troubleshoot complex studies and equipment issues, respond appropriately to emergencies, and document relevant information. The technologist checks images and study details before sending them to the radiologist or archive, records procedure and supply charges, keeps patients and families informed of delays, and supports Prisma Health’s patient satisfaction and behavior expectations.

Requirements

Completion of an accredited radiology program.
ARRT registration.
SCRQSA certification for team members working in South Carolina.
CPR certification.
Customer service skills.
Teamwork skills.
Proficient computer skills, including word processing.
Data-entry skills.
PACS and EMR skills.

Responsibilities

Perform a variety of radiographic procedures using ionizing radiation.
Demonstrate competency in assisting with ERCPs, video fluoroscopies, operating-room procedures, lumbar punctures, bronchoscopies, enterocolitis, sialograms, rhizotomy, facet blocks, endoscopy-tube placements or injections, T-tube cholangiograms, major trauma and trauma-bay procedures, neonatal ICU procedures, and pacing-lab procedures.
Perform all critical care procedures.
Demonstrate competency in arthrograms, myelograms, venograms, minor trauma, and troubleshooting complex studies.
Troubleshoot equipment problems.
Obtain a nursing assessment when nursing staff are unavailable.
Assess patients’ conditions and cooperation and use appropriate judgment regarding care.
Notify the nurse and document infiltrates and reactions.
Quality-check images for markers and information needed for appropriate dictation before sending them to the radiologist.
Enter additional information in PACS or EPIC before marking studies ready to read, as needed.
Restart, program, and release air from patient IVACs.
Respond appropriately to codes and other emergency situations.
Check email each shift to stay current on organizational, affiliate, and departmental changes and updates.
Promote patient care and safety and help maintain smooth patient flow and appropriate care and use of equipment and materials.
Work with staff technologists to address staffing needs due to shortages, FMLA, PTO, and sick time.
Inform patients and families about delays, including going to the ER room when a procedure is delayed more than 30 minutes.
Arrive patients, charge for procedures and supplies when exams are completed, and end exams.
Indicate no-film badge-wearing name and fluoroscopy time; add surgical charges when needed.
Operate the PACS system appropriately and verify studies before sending them to archive.
Support patient satisfaction goals and adhere to Prisma Health’s patient-experience Behavior Essentials.
Perform other duties as assigned.