X-Ray Technician

Lifepoint Health • Lawrenceburg, TN

11d • Onsite

About The Position

Xray Technician PRN (weekend availability required) Your experience matters Southern TN - Lawrenceburg - First Choice Health is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Xray Technician joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

Requirements

• Graduate of a Program in Discipline (Radiologic Technology) - Required
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association (AHA)
• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in Radiography - Required or registry eligible. If registry eligible, must attain registration within 6 months of employment.
• State Medical X-Ray Operator License - Required

Nice To Haves

• 6 months experience as Rad Tech - Preferred

Responsibilities

• Perform various imaging procedures in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice
• Reviews patient history and physician's orders.
• Educates patient regarding procedures, equipment and exam to ensure patient's understanding and cooperation. When ordered, prepares and administers contrast media and/or medications within scope of practice.
• Monitors patient condition continually and reports/responds to changes in status as appropriate.
• Prepares equipment and supplies. Selects appropriate exposure factors and imaging parameters.
• Implements safety standards and performs appropriate quality control procedures on equipment. Troubleshoots, resolves, and/or reports equipment malfunctions as necessary.
• Positions patient and performs imaging procedure(s). Analyzes results and identifies issues with the quality of imaging results.
• Takes appropriate action to resolve image quality issues, including repositioning patient and repeating procedures.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree