Radiological Technologist/LMRT Urgent Care West Part Time Evenings

East Tennessee Children's Hospital; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

East Tennessee Children's Hospital is seeking a Limited Medical Radiology Technician (LMRT) to support urgent care clinical staff with radiologic procedures and patient care in a pediatric setting. You will translate provider orders, prepare and position patients, and operate the PACS system while ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.

Join a collaborative team that handles in-take, lab testing, and clerical duties, maintains clean exam rooms, and emphasizes patient advocacy and safety.

Qualifications

• LMRT license required or preferred.
• BLS certification required.
• Pediatric experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform radiologic procedures and translate provider orders.
• Prepare and position patients for examinations.
• Operate PACS system and enter data accurately.
• Engage in cross-functional duties including intake, lab, and clerical tasks.
• Maintain clean and stocked examination rooms while ensuring safety and confidentiality.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Team collaboration

Patient communication

Adaptability

Education

LMRT License

BLS Certification

Job description

We value our talented employees, and whenever possible strive to help one of our associates grow professionally before recruiting new talent to our open positions.

Our people make all the difference in our success.

JOB DESCRIPTION OVERVIEW:

The Limited Medical Radiology Tech (LMRT) certification performs a variety of duties to accommodate and support urgent care clinical staff in the provision of patient care. The LMRT performs all radiologic procedures and clinician orders in a timely and accurate manner adhering to all regulatory requirements.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Represents Urgent Care by displaying a respectful and caring manner with patients and their families. Independently problem solves and utilizes resources to obtain patient information when patient is unable to communicate. Maintains confidentiality of patient information.
• Creates a welcoming environment and acts as a patient advocate.
• Independently problem solves and utilizes resources to obtain patient information when patient is unable to communicate.
• Works as a member of a cross functional team which provides not only radiologic but also in-taking, lab testing, and clerical duties including cleaning / disinfecting exam rooms, scanning, and indexing as necessary.
• Translates provider’s orders into appropriate x-ray procedures.
• Prepares and positions patient correctly for each radiologic examination, assisting clinicians where appropriate.
• Utilizes radiology PACS system to enter data and appropriate technical factors.
• Coordinates and participates in a variety of patient care activities in the examination and treatment of patients to include: vital signs, intake, assisting with diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, and using standard equipment. Records data for medical record.
• Prepares and sets up medical supplies, instruments and equipment for diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
• Performs various laboratory testing, daily controls and additional duties as needed.
• Works directly under supervision of the provider or registered nurse to provide uncompromising service to patients and community.
• Supports Patient Service Representatives by performing the patient registration process as needed.
• Maintains work area in clean and orderly condition; sets up, cleans and disinfects examination rooms; monitors and ensures appropriate inventory of medical supplies in examination rooms; replenishes as required.
• Ensures adequate and appropriate patient follow-up regarding prescriptions, referrals and diagnostic testing. Contributes to patient care through patient and family education, distributing resource literature and referrals as needed.
• Complies with quality assurance, HIPAA, customer service, infection control, and safety guidelines and other policies as set forth.
• Interacts calmly, respectfully and in a friendly manner with other clinic staff. Refers patients to proper resources including transfer, follow up and appointments as directed by clinician.

QUALIFICATIONS / PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Limited Medical Radiology Technician (LMRT) License
• 1 year of pediatric experience preferred
• BLS Required

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to perform detail-oriented work
• Ability to work independently yet in conjunction with a team
• Ability to adapt to a changing and growing atmosphere
• Courteous and professional demeanor
• Willingness to work as a team player to meet common goals of the department

PHYSICAL / ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:

• Heavy lifting, pushing, and pulling is required up to 50 lbs occasionally, 20-30 lbs frequently, and 10lbs constantly to move objects of up to 150 lbs. Sudden emergency situations have the potential for exposure to lifting or moving of up to 150 lbs. Frequent bending, walking, sitting squatting, reaching, and standing are required. Keyboard/computer use and/or repetitive motions may be required.