Radiology Technologist, Radiology, PRN, Evenings

Prisma Health•Maryville, TN

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs a variety of radiographic procedures using ionizing radiation. The role supports patient care and safety, maintains smooth patient flow, and ensures proper care and use of equipment and materials. The technologist evaluates patient condition and cooperation, applies appropriate judgment, assists with critical care and a broad range of radiographic procedures, and responds appropriately to codes and other emergencies. The position also includes image quality checks, documentation and charging in PACS or EPIC, equipment troubleshooting, communication with patients and families about delays, and collaboration with staff and other departments. This is a non-management position reporting to a supervisor, manager, director, or executive.

Requirements

Completion of an accredited radiology certification 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 skills.
EMR skills.

Responsibilities

Perform a variety of radiographic procedures applying ionizing radiation.
Demonstrate competency in assisting with ERCPs, video fluoroscopies, OR 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 critical care procedures and demonstrate competency in arthrograms, myelograms, venograms, minor trauma, and troubleshooting complex studies.
Troubleshoot equipment problems.
Assess patient condition and cooperation, make appropriate judgments about care, and obtain a nursing assessment when nursing staff are unavailable.
Notify nursing staff and document infiltrates and reactions.
Quality-check images, including markers and information needed for radiologist dictation, before sending them to the radiologist.
Document additional information in PACS or EPIC as needed before marking studies ready to read.
Restart, program, and release air from patient IVACs.
Respond appropriately to codes and other emergency situations.
Check email each shift for organizational, affiliate, and departmental updates.
Promote patient care and safety, support smooth patient flow, and ensure proper care and use of equipment and materials.
Maintain positive relationships with employees, physicians, supervisors, and related departments; help address personnel problems with related areas.
Work with staff technologists in areas of need due to shortages, FMLA, PTO, or sick time.
Inform patients and families of delays, including going to the ER room when a procedure is delayed more than 30 minutes.
Arrive patients and charge for procedures and supplies when exams are completed; end exams and add surgical charges when needed.
Indicate no-film badge wearing name and fluoroscopy time.
Operate the PACS system appropriately and verify studies before sending them to archive.
Achieve Prisma Health patient satisfaction goals and adhere to its Behavior Essentials.
Perform other duties as assigned.