OR Radiology Technologist PRN | Dayshift | VUH

Vanderbilt University Medical Center•Nashville, TN

10h•Onsite

About The Position

The OR Radiology Technologist performs various roles involved in imaging procedures within the perioperative setting. These roles are performed in accordance with established departmental policies and procedures to ensure the best possible patient care services are delivered. This PRN position requires a minimum of one 12-hour shift per week, specifically a Dayshift from 7:00 AM - 7:30 PM. The role is located on the main campus and involves working with an adult patient population. Vanderbilt Health is the region’s largest comprehensive academic health system, with eight hospitals and over 180 clinics, dedicated to providing world-class care and advancing medicine through patient care, education, and research. They foster a collaborative and supportive community where expertise is valued, knowledge is expanded, and uniqueness is celebrated.

Requirements

Registered Technologist - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
Relevant Work Experience
Graduate of an approved discipline specific program (Required)
PATIENT DOCUMENTATION (Novice): Possesses sufficient proficiency to successfully demonstrate patient documentation in practical applications of moderate difficulty, including PACS. Generally, works under the direction of others while accomplishing assignments.
COMPLIANCE (Novice): Can explain and apply basic statutory instructions in normal situations on the job. Understands the principles upon which the rules and regulations are based. Appropriately escalates problems relating to rules and regulations in timely and effective manner.
ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY KNOWLEDGE (Novice): Possesses sufficient proficiency to successfully demonstrate radiology services in practical applications of moderate difficulty.
RADIOLOGY (Novice): Possesses sufficient proficiency to successfully demonstrate radiology services in practical applications of moderate difficulty. Equipment utilized in this role includes C-arms, 3D C-arms, O-arm, portable X-ray units, QA on the AIRO CT, and other imaging equipment.
Less than 1 year of experience

Responsibilities

Operating and maintaining radiologic equipment to produce high-quality medical images for surgical procedures.
Reviewing radiology exam requests and patient identification to ensure safe, appropriate, and cost-effective imaging.
Applying a broad range of skills to ensure exams are completed timely and meet quality and compliance standards.
Providing appropriate radiation protection to patients, staff, and self according to prescribed safety standards.
Assisting in the orientation and training of new staff.
Executing job responsibilities with an understanding of how output would affect and impact other areas related to own job area/team with occasional guidance.
Analyzing moderately complex problems using technical experience and judgment.
Providing informal guidance and support to team members.
Seeking to understand current and future needs of relevant stakeholders and customizing services to better address them.
Approaching problems from different angles; identifying new possibilities to interpret opportunities and develop concrete solutions.
Providing ongoing support and coaching in a constructive manner to increase employees' effectiveness.
Engaging regularly in formal and informal dialogue about quality; directly addressing quality issues promptly.
Applying various learning experiences by looking beyond symptoms to uncover underlying causes of problems and identifying ways to resolve them.
Understanding all aspects of providing a safe environment and performing routine safety checks to prevent safety hazards from occurring.
Demonstrating a sense of ownership, focusing on and driving critical issues to closure.
Applying understanding of the departmental work to effectively manage resources for a department/area.
Demonstrating strong understanding of the information or data to identify and elevate opportunities.
Proactively identifying new ideas/opportunities from multiple sources or methods to improve processes beyond conventional approaches.
Demonstrating an enthusiasm for learning new technologies, tools, and procedures to address short-term challenges.
Viewing difficult situations and/or problems as opportunities for improvement; actively embracing change instead of emphasizing negative elements.