Xray Student Tech | Outpatient | One Hundred Oaks

Vanderbilt University Medical Center•Nashville, TN

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The X-Ray Technician is responsible for operating X-ray and fluoroscopic equipment that assists radiologists and/or physicians with diagnosing and/or treating disease and/or injury. Allied health is among the fastest growing occupations in healthcare today. This area can be defined as credentialed professionals who perform supportive, diagnostic, and therapeutic health care services to promote health and prevent disease in a variety of settings. These areas are crucial to Vanderbilt Health's reputation for excellence in these areas that has made us a major center for patient referrals from throughout the Mid-South. Each year, people throughout Tennessee and the southeast choose Vanderbilt Health for their health care because of our leadership in medical science and our dedication to treating patients with dignity and compassion.

Requirements

LIC-American Registry of Radiologic Technologists - Licensure-Others
Relevant Work Experience
Graduate of an approved discipline specific program

Nice To Haves

1 year Experience Level

Responsibilities

Prepares patients for radiologic procedures
Protects patient, self, and other staff from radiation hazards
Takes x-rays following established procedures for patient care and safety which involves setting up and operating radiographic equipment used in the medical diagnosis and/or treatment of patients and includes implementing infection control procedures for the work area
Selects proper ionizing factors for radiological diagnosis.
Adjusts/sets radiographic controls
Position’s patients and takes x-rays of specific parts of the patient’s body as requested by physicians
Develop and process radiographic film.
Checks x-rays for clarity of image, retaking when needed
Distributes x-rays to appropriate medical staff
Maintains required records including patient records, daily logbooks, and monthly reports
Performs quantity and quality control checks to assure x-ray unit meets standards required by laws, rules, and departmental policies
Complies with safety standards
Cleans, maintains, and makes minor adjustments to radiographic equipment, including determining equipment repairs
Maintains radiographic supplies, film, and orders as necessary
Performs other duties as assigned