PRN Radiology Technologist: Safe, Precise Imaging

Community Health Systems, Inc.; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The Community Health Systems, Inc. in Knoxville, TN, is seeking a Radiology Technologist I to obtain diagnostic-quality radiographs while prioritizing patient safety and comfort.

You will work with radiologists and healthcare teams to support efficient operations and high-quality care. Responsibilities include preparing patients, verifying orders, positioning, operating imaging equipment, and documenting images in PACS.

Qualifications

• 0-1 years of clinical experience as a radiologic technologist.

Responsibilities

• Performs high-quality radiographic procedures independently, ensuring reproducible and diagnostic-quality images while adhering to positioning guidelines and departmental standards.
• Practices radiation safety principles in accordance with ALARA guidelines and participates in the Image Gently and Image Wisely programs to minimize exposure.
• Prepares patients for procedures, verifies orders, confirms patient identity using two identifiers, and explains procedures to ensure patient understanding and comfort.
• Demonstrates population-appropriate competencies for all relevant patient demographics.
• Cleans and maintains imaging equipment and modalities in compliance with infection control protocols, ensuring a safe and organized environment for patients and staff.
• Ensures the availability and proper organization of supplies and equipment needed for patient care.
• Inserts IV catheters for contrast injections when performing CT or MRI procedures, following departmental policies.
• Scans and verifies all associated documents into PACS for radiologist interpretation, ensuring proper documentation.
• Communicates effectively with peers, staff, physicians, leaders, and administration to support seamless patient care delivery.
• Identifies and mitigates artifacts in images, ensuring optimal image quality.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Complies with all policies and standards.
• ARRT - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists certification required
• Licensed Radiologic Technologist as applicable by state required
• BCLS - Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire required

Skills

Radiologic imaging

Patient positioning

Radiation safety

Communication with patients

EHR RIS proficiency

ALARA compliance

Artifact identification

Independent work

Tools

EHR systems

RIS

Job description

The Community Health Systems, Inc. in Knoxville, TN, is seeking a Radiology Technologist I to obtain diagnostic-quality radiographs while prioritizing patient safety and comfort.

You will work with radiologists and healthcare teams to support efficient operations and high-quality care. Responsibilities include preparing patients, verifying orders, positioning, operating imaging equipment, and documenting images in PACS.