IMAGING TECH II {ARRT}

Covenant Health; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$15,000 Sign-on Bonus for Experienced Technicians

$5,000 Sign-on Bonus for New Grads

Job summary

Covenant Health is actively seeking an Imaging Technologist to perform diagnostic imaging of patients in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. This full-time position requires a graduate of an accredited program and current registration in radiography.

The ideal candidate will have knowledge of the imaging process and hospital functions, along with required certifications in life support programs. A generous sign-on bonus is available for both experienced technicians and new graduates.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited program of radiologic technology.
• Current registration as a diagnostic technologist in radiography required.
• Knowledge of bio-psychosocial needs of patients is essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic imaging of patients.
• Assist in file room as needed.
• Maintain clean and orderly work area.
• Stay updated on new imaging methods.

Skills

Knowledge of filing and reporting systems

Imaging process knowledge

Competency in radiologic technology

Knowledge of hospital functions

Education

Graduate of accredited radiologic technology program

Current registration as a diagnostic technologist in radiography

Job description

Imaging Technologist

$15,000 Sign-on Bonus for Experienced Technicians

$5,000 Sign-on Bonus for New Grads

Full Time, 80 Hours Per Pay Period, Variable Shifts

Position Summary

Performs diagnostic imaging of patients.

Responsibilities

• Stays abreast of new and approved methods of imaging through independent study and continuing education.
• Assists in file room as needed.
• Assists physicians in obtaining records.
• Properly identifies records and images.
• Exercises proper use and care of equipment; reports equipment failure.
• Maintains a clean and orderly work area.
• Other duties as assigned.

Health, Safety, and Competence

Cannot pose a direct threat to health or safety of self or others. Must provide safe, efficient, competent care to customer or patient population assigned. Must demonstrate competency of the unit specific functions described in the performance continuum, skill lists and/or standards.

Education, Knowledge, and Skills

Must be a graduate of an accredited educational program of radiologic technology. Must have knowledge of filing and reporting systems; the imaging process; current developments in imaging; hospital functions, policies and procedures, and regulations as they relate to imaging service. For staff involved in the care of age-specific groups, knowledge of the bio-psychosocial needs of adult, geriatric and pediatric patients is essential. Special knowledge is required in growth and development needs of pediatric/geriatric patients where applicable.

Experience

Previous experience desirable.

Licensure / Certifications

Must hold current registration as a diagnostic technologist in radiography with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists. Must be currently certified (or scheduled for certification or recertification training according to department guidelines) in the life support program(s) specific to unit(s) worked (CPR, ACLS, NALS).