Rad Tech | Full Time | Weekend Days | South

Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare is seeking a Rad Tech I to operate imaging equipment and perform radiographic procedures for patients, while upholding the organization's mission and values.

Ideal candidate has a technical radiology degree or diploma, good communication skills, and ability to work with RIS/HIS/PACS systems in a fast-paced clinical setting. This on-site role offers patient interaction and opportunities to support quality care.

Qualifications

• Technical radiology degree or diploma required.
• No prior work experience required or preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs quality radiologic procedures using appropriate technical and safety methods.
• Monitors and ensures compliance with regulatory requirements, quality standards, compliance activities, and policies and procedures.
• Effectively manages resources such as supplies and equipment. Plans work and completes job responsibilities in an efficient and productive manner.
• Demonstrates professional work behavior and excellent customer service routinely in all interactions.

Skills

Radiography equipment knowledge

Customer service

RIS HIS PACS knowledge

Education

Technical Degree or Diploma Radiology

Tools

RIS

HIS

PACS

Job description

Overview

The Rad Tech I is responsible for operating imaging equipment to perform procedures to a specified patient population, while modeling appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values.

Responsibilities

• Performs quality radiologic procedures using appropriate technical and safety methods.
• Responsible for monitoring and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, quality standards, compliance activities, and policies and procedures.
• Effectively manages resources such as supplies and equipment. Plans work and completes job responsibilities in an efficient and productive manner.
• Demonstrates professional work behavior and excellent customer service routinely in all interactions.

Education

• Technical Degree or Diploma Radiology

Work Experience

• Preferred - No prior work experience

Licenses and Certifications

• Registered Radiologic Technologist - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists
• BASIC LIFE SUPPORT - American Heart Association

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Basic knowledge of radiographic equipment and imaging procedures.
• Ability to effectively relate and communicate with internal and external customers.
• Basic knowledge of radiology information systems (RIS, HIS, and PACS preferred).

Supervision

• There are no supervisory or lead responsibilities assigned to this job, except that the incumbent may occasionally demonstrate various job responsibilities to other Associates. The incumbent will observe and instruct student technologists.

Physical Demands

• The physical activities of this position may include climbing, pushing, standing, hearing, walking, reaching, grasping, kneeling, stooping, and repetitive motion.
• Must have good balance and coordination.
• The physical requirements of this position are: medium work - exerting up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally and/or up to 25 lbs. of force frequently.
• The Associate is required to have close visual acuity including color, depth perception, and field of vision to perform an activity, such as assessing patients, preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; or extensive reading.
• Frequent invasive and non-invasive patient contact.
• Exposure to patient body fluids as well as exposure to hazardous or poisonous materials.
• Ability to react quickly to emergency situations.