Rad Tech I or II | PT Days | Friday 10:30a-11p and Sat 7a-11a | North

Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare in Memphis, TN, is seeking a Radiologic Technologist I to operate imaging equipment and perform high-quality radiologic procedures. The position emphasizes patient safety and collaboration with team members across departments.

The ideal candidate will have a technical degree in Radiology and foundational knowledge of radiographic equipment, plus familiarity with RIS/HIS/PACS.

Qualifications

• 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).

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.

Skills

Radiographic equipment knowledge

Customer communication

RIS/HIS/PACS knowledge

Education

Technical Degree or Diploma Radiology

Tools

RIS/HIS/PACS knowledge

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.