Radiology Technologist

Lifepoint Health • Winchester, TN

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The Radiology Technologist performs diagnostic imaging procedures while supporting patient safety, understanding, and cooperation. The role reviews patient history and physician orders, explains procedures and equipment, prepares patients and imaging equipment, selects exposure factors and imaging parameters, and positions patients for imaging. When ordered, the technologist prepares and administers contrast media or medications within their scope of practice. They monitor patients, respond to changes in condition, assess image quality, resolve issues as appropriate, and enter, transmit, and report scan results. The technologist is also expected to be willing to train in CT.

This is a full-time position with a Monday–Friday schedule from 3 p.m. to 11 p.m. The position is with Highpoint Health Winchester with Ascension Saint Thomas, part of Lifepoint Health.

Requirements

• Graduate of a Radiologic Technology program.
• Active license from the Tennessee Radiologic Imaging and Radiation Therapy Board of Examiners.
• Registration with the American Registry of Radiologic Technology in Radiology.
• BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Review patient history and physician orders.
• Educate patients about procedures, equipment, and examinations to support their understanding and cooperation.
• Prepare and administer contrast media and/or medications when ordered and within scope of practice.
• Continuously monitor patient condition and report or respond to changes as appropriate.
• Select appropriate exposure factors and imaging parameters.
• Prepare equipment and supplies, implement safety standards, and perform appropriate equipment quality-control procedures.
• Troubleshoot, resolve, and/or report equipment malfunctions as necessary.
• Position patients and perform imaging procedures.
• Analyze results and identify image-quality issues; take appropriate action, including repositioning patients and repeating procedures.
• Enter, transmit, and report scan results.
• Train in CT.

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Life, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Paid family leave and paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance.
• Loan assistance.
• 401(k) retirement package with company match.
• Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs, including free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services, and discount programs.
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree