Assistant Rad. Tech-1

West Tennessee Healthcare; Illinois; On-site; USD 54,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

West Tennessee Healthcare in Paris, TN, seeks a Radiologic Technologist to perform routine diagnostic and portable radiographic procedures.

You will work under the Diagnostic Manager, participate in RIS/PACS, maintain safety, and be CPR-certified.

Qualifications

• Must be a high school graduate or equivalent; enrolled in Radiologic Technologist school.
• CPR certification required during orientation.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine diagnostic procedures and portable radiographic procedures on patients of all ages with minimum direction and assistance.
• Demonstrates proficiency with the Radiology Information System (RIS), Picture Archive Communication System (PACS), Computed Radiography (CR), and Digital Radiography (DR).
• Proficient use of all diagnostic Radiographic equipment with minimum direction and assistance.
• Operation and care of computerized processing system.
• Performs related responsibilities as required or directed.
• Contributes to a positive work climate and the overall team effort of the department.
• Assists technologists and Radiologists in performing radiographic procedures and tasks.
• Performs all clerical and ancillary functions related to exams and records.
• Practices and maintains all safety regulations and procedures.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Enrolled in Radiologic Technologist program

Tools

RIS

PACS

CR

DR

Job description

Category:

Radiology

City:

Paris

State:

Tennessee

Shift:

12 - Day (United States of America)

Job Description Summary:

Responsible for performing routine diagnostic, clerical procedures, selecting correct technique factors, and positioning. Must be a high school graduate or equivalent. Enrolled in Radiologic Technologist school and CPR certified. Under the direction of the Diagnostic Manager and assigned staff Technologist responsible for performing routine diagnostic procedures on an assigned shift. The employee is subject to call back and overtime as required by the hospital.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Performs routine diagnostic procedures and portable radiographic procedures on patients of all ages with minimum direction and assistance.
• Demonstrates proficiency with the Radiology Information System (RIS), Picture Archive Communication System (PACS), Computed Radiography (CR), and Digital Radiography (DR).
• Proficient use of all diagnostic Radiolographic equipment with minimum direction and assistance.
• Operation and care of computerized processing system.
• Performs related responsibilities as required or directed.
• Contributes to a positive work climate and the overall team effort of the department.
• Assists technologists and Radiologists in performing radiographic procedures and tasks.
• Performs all clerical and ancillary functions related to exams and records.
• Practices and maintains all safety regulations and procedures.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION:

• Must be a high school graduate or equivalent. Enrolled in Radiologic Technologist school.

LICENSURE, REGISTRATION, CERTIFICATION:

• Must obtain CPR certification during orientation.

EXPERIENCE:

• N/A

NONDISCRIMINATION NOTICE STATEMENT

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.