IMAGING TECH II

Covenant-Health; Crossville (TN); In loco; USD 34.000 - 48.000; Tempo pieno

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Covenant Health's Cumberland Medical Center in Crossville, TN is seeking an Imaging Technician for Radiology Diagnostics on a PRN/occasional shifts basis. The role focuses on performing complex radiographic exams, maintaining ALARA principles, and supporting imaging services with clerical duties and patient care.

The position requires ARRT licensure, strong collaboration with licensed practitioners, and a commitment to safe, high-quality imaging and patient confidentiality within a hospital

Competenze

• ARRT certification/licensure required.

Mansioni

• Performs radiographic procedures with technical proficiency and adheres to ALARA radiation safety principles.
• Collaborates with clinicians to align imaging with patient history and orders; documents orders and ensures HIPAA compliance.
• Assists in various imaging areas, maintains equipment and supplies, and participates in training of staff or students when needed.
• Stays current in Basic Life Support (BLS) and participates in quality improvement initiatives.

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Overview

Imaging Technician, Radiology Diagnostic

PRN/OCC, Variable Shifts

Cumberland Medical Center Overview:

Cumberland Medical Center in Crossville, Tennessee is part of Covenant Health, East Tennessee’s largest nonprofit health system and a Becker’s “Top 150 Places to Work in Healthcare.” Fully accredited by the Joint Commission, Cumberland Medical Center is an acute care hospital offering all private patient rooms as well as comprehensive care including cardiology, orthopedics, maternity, cancer treatment, and wound care. The hospital features emergency and critical care, surgical suites, and specialized programs such as imaging, cardiac rehab, sleep disorder care, and hyperbaric medicine, all in a family-oriented environment focused on exceptional patient care.

Position Summary:

Performs complex tasks associated with the operation of radiographic equipment to produce high quality X-ray images. The Imaging Tech II is responsible for producing routine and difficult imaging procedures and support activities while maintaining safe radiation practices. Assists in other areas of Imaging Services.

Responsibilities

• Applies ALARA principles to maintain established radiation safety standards that involve practicing techniques that will minimize radiation exposure to patient, health care personnel, self and general public, through consistently using protective devices, shields, dose reduction, and monitors; determines appropriate exposure factors.
• Collaborates patient’s clinical history with procedure, ensuring that information is documented and available for use by a licensed independent practitioner. Receiving, relaying and documenting verbal, written and electronic orders in the patient’s medical record. Adheres to HIPAA guidelines for patient confidentiality.
• Performs routine and difficult diagnostic imaging procedures through technical expertise of equipment and procedure protocols as ordered by a licensed independent practitioner. Assists licensed independent practitioner with interventional procedure, including time outs according to policy. Completes and verifies accurate informed consents. Performs venipuncture, starts and maintains intravenous access as prescribed by a licensed independent practitioner. May transport patients. Assists in other areas of imaging as needed. Practices aseptic technique and applies universal precautions at all times. Applies appropriate infection prevention techniques and processes.
• Assumes responsibility for patient needs during procedures; proactively assists patients, families, licensed independent practitioners and visitors as needed.
• Applies the principle of patient safety during all aspects of radiographic procedures, including double IDs, falls, transport and hand washing.
• Proficient with all clerical duties, radiology information systems and PACS. Assists in the care of equipment. Maintains supply levels. Cleans area.
• May assist in the training and orientation of other staff. Educate and monitors students and other health care providers when performing exams.
• Assists Senior Technologist/Supervisor/Manager with reports and statistics as needed. Assists in inventory control. Reviews and evaluates completed tests for quality, completeness, and type of test ordered; ensures quality images. Demonstrates competency in critical skills, including demonstration of competency in addressing the age-specific needs of the patient population served.
• Stays current in Basic Life Support (BLS) and performs BLS as needed.
• Follows policies, procedures, and safety standards. Completes required education assignments annually. Works toward achieving goals and objectives, and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Education:

None specified; however, must be sufficient to meet the standards for achievement of the below indicated license and/or certification as required by the issuing authority.

Minimum Experience:

Must have successfully completed an educational program that is accredited by a mechanism acceptable to the ARRT. Must be proficient in all fluoroscopy and specialized exams; including surgery within 6 months.

Licensure Requirement:

Must have and maintain ARRT (R). State licensure in accordance with Tennessee guidelines.