Radiology Technologist - Nashville, United States - Ascension

    Ascension
    Ascension Nashville, United States

    1 month ago

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    PRN
    Description

    Details

    • Department: Imaging
    • Schedule: PRN / Rotating
    • Hospital: Ascension Saint Thomas West
    • Location: Nashville, TN

    Benefits

    Paid time off (PTO)
    Various health insurance options & wellness plans
    Retirement benefits including employer match plans
    Long-term & short-term disability
    Employee assistance programs (EAP)
    Parental leave & adoption assistance
    Tuition reimbursement
    Ways to give back to your community

    *Please note, benefits and benefits eligibility can vary by position, exclusions may apply for some roles (for example: Travel, PRN, Short-Term Option, etc.). Actual compensation offer will vary based upon role, education, experience, location, and qualifications. Connect with your Talent Advisor for additional specifics.

    Responsibilities

    Take radiologic films providing quality images to physicians to aid in the diagnosis of medical problems.

    • Prepare and position patients for imaging and select exposure factors accurately.
    • Prepare and administer contrast media and medications within the accepted scope of practice and applicable state and federal regulations.
    • Observe patient during procedure and reports abnormal activity.
    • Monitor protocols and recommend updates or refinement as warranted.
    • Follow radiation safety procedures and guidelines.
    • Prevens patient from being exposed to unnecessary radiation.
    • Ensure prompt submission of high-quality of all images and documents sent to PACS (image quality, correct lead markers and patient data/history).
    • Ensure equipment is properly functioning.
    • Report potential problems or equipment malfunction to appropriate personnel. Lock/tag out equipment if appropriate.
    • Assists in maintaining a clean, and orderly department to include procedure rooms, storage areas, dressing rooms, film storage area and any other areas in department.
    • Position patients and select anatomic and technical parameters accurately.

    Requirements

    Licensure / Certification / Registration:

    • BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
    • One or more of the following required:
      • Cardiographic Tech credentialed from the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) obtained within 3 Months (90 days) of hire date or job transfer date.
      • Radiologic Technologist specializing in Radiography credentialed from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) obtained within 3 Months (90 days) of hire date or job transfer date.
      • Medical Sonographer credentialed from the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) obtained within 3 Months (90 days) of hire date or job transfer date.

    Education:

    • High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

    Additional Preferences

    No additional preferences.