Radiologic Technologist Full-time Float Skyline Trauma Competitive Sign-on Bonus

hughstonorthopaedics; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hughston Clinic Orthopaedics is seeking a Radiologic Technologist for the Skyline Trauma Clinic in Nashville. The role assists physicians, produces high-quality radiographs, and supports patient care in a busy trauma setting.

Requirements include ARRT certification, TN licensure, BLS, and at least six months of radiologic technologist experience. Travel is required.

Qualifications

• Six months experience as a radiologic technologist.
• ARRT certification and TN licensure required.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Carries out radiology requisitions and views using radiographic technique and PACS.
• Memorizes which views each physician requires on exams.
• Assist patients into positions for radiographs, with occasional lifting.
• Take X-rays following established patient-care and safety procedures.
• Stock supplies for the radiology area.
• Use radiation protection/shielding materials.
• Provide training and supervision to student technologists.
• Ensure equipment is in working order and report malfunctions.
• Import and upload outside CDs for the clinic.

Skills

Radiographic technique

PACS

Musculoskeletal anatomy

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

ARRT-approved radiologic technology coursework

ARRT certification

TN licensure

BLS certification

Job description

About us:
Hughston Clinic Orthopaedics has an exciting opportunity to join our family as a Radiologic Technologist for our Skyline Trauma Clinic.

At Hughston Clinic Orthopaedics, we put patients first. For over 77 years, Hughston has remained committed to providing high quality patient care. We have several locations in Nashville and the surrounding cities in Middle Tennessee.

Our mission is to provide world-class service for all our patients. We strive to be the best provider in orthopedic care, and continue to support and encourage our patients to resume a more active lifestyle. We are looking for candidates who put the needs of patients above all else, are ethical and honest, treat everyone with dignity and courtesy, and do the right things in the right way.

Position Goal: Assist physicians and other staff members with care of patients in producing high quality radiographs.

Position Responsibilities:

• Carries out radiology requisitions and views. Uses radiographic technique, PACS, and assists other staff members as needed.
• Memorizes what views each physician requires on exams.
• Assists patients in getting into the positions required to get the radiographs needed with the occasional need to lift the patient.
• Takes x-rays following established procedures for patient care and safety.
• Stocks necessary supplies.
• Uses a variety of radiation protection and shielding materials.
• Assists with and provides direct training and supervision to student technologists.
• Ensures equipment is in working order. Reports any malfunction to supervisor in a timely manner.
• Imports and uploads outside CDs for clinic.

Experience: Six months experience as a radiologic technologist required.
Education:

Required

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of course work in radiologic technology approved by the ARRT.
• Current ARRT certification & current TN licensure.
• BLS certification.

Special Qualifications:

Required

• Knowledge of radiographic technique
• Knowledge of PACS
• Vast knowledge of musculoskeletal anatomy.
• Ability to work independently and have working knowledge of HIPAA requirements.
• Working knowledge of DR X-Ray equipment.
• Valid Driver’s License and satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record (MVR).
• Travel is required.

The Hughston Clinic, The Hughston Foundation, The Hughston Surgical Center, Hughston Clinic Orthopaedics, Hughston Medical, and Jack Hughston Memorial Hospital participate in E-Verify. This company is an equal opportunity employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.