IMAGING TECH II {ARRT}

Covenant Health; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge, part of Covenant Health, seeks an Imaging Tech II for full-time, 80 hours per pay period with variable shifts. The role performs diagnostic imaging, maintains equipment, and supports records management in a busy radiology department.

Must graduate from an accredited radiologic technology program, hold ARRT registration in radiography, and comply with life-support certifications ( CPR, ACLS, NALS ). Previous imaging experience is desirable.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited radiologic technology program.
• Current ARRT registration in radiography and hospital imaging knowledge.
• Knowledge of imaging processes, policies, and procedures in a hospital setting.
• Awareness of age-specific care needs for adults, geriatrics, and pediatrics is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs diagnostic imaging of patients.
• Maintains clean, safe work area and reports equipment issues.
• Assists in file room and with records as needed.
• Supports physicians in obtaining records and proper identification of images.
• Operates imaging equipment with competence and safety.

Skills

Imaging processes

Hospital policies

Geriatric knowledge

Pediatric knowledge

Education

Graduate of accredited radiologic technology program

Job description

Imaging Tech II

Full Time, 80 Hours Per Pay Period, Variable Shifts

Methodist Overview

Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge, part of Covenant Health, is a trusted regional hospital serving East Tennessee with advanced care and a personal touch. With more than 30 specialties, including cardiology, neurosurgery, orthopedics, and vascular care, the facility offers innovative treatments for complex conditions like aneurysms, joint damage, heart failure, and chronic wounds. Backed by a team of over 1,000 healthcare professionals and 250 physicians, Methodist Medical Center combines state-of-the-art technology with compassionate care, earning national recognition for patient safety and excellence in stroke and heart care. Our facilities offer patients all the benefits of medical expertise and innovation while still embodying the convenience of a hometown medical center that is close to the support of family and friends.

Imaging Tech II

Full Time, 80 Hours Per Pay Period, Variable Shifts

Methodist Overview

Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge, part of Covenant Health, is a trusted regional hospital serving East Tennessee with advanced care and a personal touch. With more than 30 specialties, including cardiology, neurosurgery, orthopedics, and vascular care, the facility offers innovative treatments for complex conditions like aneurysms, joint damage, heart failure, and chronic wounds. Backed by a team of over 1,000 healthcare professionals and 250 physicians, Methodist Medical Center combines state-of-the-art technology with compassionate care, earning national recognition for patient safety and excellence in stroke and heart care. Our facilities offer patients all the benefits of medical expertise and innovation while still embodying the convenience of a hometown medical center that is close to the support of family and friends.

Position Summary

Performs diagnostic imaging of patients.

• Keeps 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 clean and orderly work area;
• NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Other duties as assigned.
• HEALTH/SAFETY/COMPETENCE Can not 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/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).