Imaging Specialist RN

CommonSpirit Health; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health is seeking an Imaging Professional to join our clinical team in Tennessee. You will perform advanced diagnostic imaging procedures, monitor patients, and operate complex equipment to guide real-time diagnosis.

Required RN licensure (TN) with CPR and ACLS, plus experience in stress testing and EKG. Responsibilities include safety-first care, order reconciliation, and prioritizing workloads in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• TN RN licensure on hire.
• CPR certification on hire.
• ACLS certification on hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced diagnostic imaging procedures as part of the clinical team.
• Monitor patients and assist physicians during imaging and stress testing.
• Operate imaging equipment and ensure real-time guidance for diagnosis.
• Prioritize workload and maintain patient safety using two identifiers.
• Inject radiopharmaceuticals following ALARA principles and dispose of waste correctly.

Skills

RN licensure TN

CPR Certification

ACLS Certification

Cardiac stress testing

EKG training

ER/ICU experience

Patient monitoring

Education

Graduate of an accredited nursing program

Tools

Radiology equipment operation

ALARA principles adherence

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.