Imaging Specialist RN

CommonSpirit Health; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 43,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health in Chattanooga, TN seeks an Imaging Professional to join our clinical team. You will perform advanced diagnostic and interventional imaging procedures, monitor patients, and operate sophisticated equipment to provide real-time guidance and accurate diagnoses.

We emphasize patient safety, ALARA practices, and collaboration with physicians. Prioritize workload, ensure orders match requisitions, and maintain meticulous documentation in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program and RN licensure.
• TN RN licensure required at hire.
• BLS (CPR) certification required at hire.
• ACLS certification required at hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform stress testing on outpatients and inpatients using treadmill or pharmacologic agents.
• Inject radiopharmaceuticals following ALARA principles and dispose of radioactive waste.
• Monitor patients closely and operate imaging equipment for real-time guidance.
• Verify orders match requisitions and ensure patient safety and privacy.
• Prioritize workload and coordinate with physicians and staff.

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing

Registered Nurse: TN

Basic Life Support - CPR

Advanced Cardiac Life Support

Job description

Job Summary And Responsibilities

As an Imaging Professional, you will be a highly specialized and essential member of our clinical team, pivotal in performing advanced diagnostic and interventional procedures.

Every day, you will expertly execute diverse specialized imaging procedures, assisting physicians, meticulously monitoring patients, and precisely operating sophisticated equipment for critical real-time guidance and accurate diagnosis.

A steadfast commitment to patient safety advocacy is crucial. Ensuring patient safety is of utmost importance

• Use two patient Identifiers
• Compare Doctor’s order to requisition for accuracy
• Assess patient for ability to walk treadmill or use pharmacologic testing and take accurate medical history.
• Perform stress testing on Outpatients and Inpatients using either treadmill or pharmacologic agents following the department stress testing protocols..
• Inject radiopharmaceuticals using ALARA principles and properly dispose of radioactive waste, contaminated IV lines and spent radiopharmaceuticals.
• Routinely demonstrates the ability to prioritize workload.

Job Requirements

Required

• Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing, upon hire and
• Registered Nurse: TN, upon hire and
• Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire and
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support, upon hire

Preferred

• At least one year of Cardiac experience and
• EKG training or experience and
• Experience in working in Emergency room or ICU

Where You'll Work

CommonSpirit Memorial is an award-winning, not-for-profit, faith-based health care organization dedicated to the healing ministry of Jesus Christ.

Founded by the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth, we offer a comprehensive continuum of care, from preventative and primary care to acute hospital services specializing in cancer, cardiac, neuroscience, stroke, and orthopedic services.

Our commitment to excellence has earned us top prestigious recognition repeatedly from U.S. News and World Report, PINC AI™, CMS, Healthgrades®, Leapfrog, and most recently as one of the Best Places to Work in Tennessee.

We are proud to serve Southeast Tennessee and Northwest Georgia with the expertise of 4,700 employees and nearly 500 affiliated physicians.

Pay Range

$31.39 - $45.05 /hour