Radiology - RAD Tech - Full Time

Murfreesboro Medical Clinic; Murfreesboro (TN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Murfreesboro Medical Clinic in Murfreesboro, TN seeks a Radiological Technologist to perform radiographic exams and related duties in the Radiology department.

Requires ARRT registration, TN state license, and current CPR. Graduate from an accredited X-ray Technologists Program; strong patient care, safety, and equipment knowledge are essential. Applicants may cross-train in other specialty areas and must maintain ongoing certifications.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited X-ray Technologist program.
• ARRT registration is required.
• TN State license is required.
• Current CPR certification.
• Ability to follow written instructions and standardized work practices.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for radiology procedures.
• Take radiographs following established procedures for patient care and safety.
• Maintain high quality and quantity standards.
• Use radiation protection and shielding appropriately.
• Ensure equipment is in working order and report malfunctions.
• Log radiology procedures and related paperwork using computer systems.
• Maintain procedure room and stock supplies; light cleaning.
• Produce digital X-rays and send via PACS to the Radiologist for interpretation.

Skills

Patient positioning

Equipment troubleshooting

Education

Graduate from an accredited X-ray Technologists Program

Job description

Job Description

Location: Murfreesboro, Tennessee.

Position

Radiological Technologist.

Department

Radiology.

Purpose

Responsible for taking radiological exams and related duties.

Working Conditions

Reports to Radiology Manager and Physicians. Must demonstrate current competencies for the job position.

Job Responsibilities

• Minimum one year of customer service experience in a health care setting; mammography experience preferred.
• Graduate from an accredited X‑ray Technologists Program.
• Prepares patients for radiology procedures.
• Takes radiographs following established procedures for patient care and safety.
• Maintains high quality and quantity standards.
• Uses a variety of radiation protection and shielding materials.
• Complies with all policies regarding safety, infection control, and universal precautions.
• Ensures equipment is in working order; reports malfunctions to supervisor.
• Logs radiology procedures completed and processes related paperwork using computer equipment.
• Maintains procedure room, stocks supplies, and performs light cleaning of the room.
• Produces digital X‑rays and sends them via PACS System to the Radiologist for interpretation.
• Applicants may be asked to cross‑train in other specialty areas.
• Basic phone, computer, and copier skills required.
• Maintains certifications and registrations (ARRT status, TN state license) in good standing and keeps continuing education credits current.

Requirements

• American Registry of Radiology Technologist (ARRT) registration required.
• TN State license required.
• Current CPR certification.
• Ability to apply written instructions and standardized work practices.
• Basic phone, computer, and copier skills.

Knowledge

• Knowledge of x‑ray procedures and protocols.
• Knowledge of anatomy and physiology necessary to perform x‑ray testing, including body mechanics and patient movement.
• Knowledge of radiology equipment, including common safety hazards.

Skills

• Skill in positioning patients properly.
• Skill in identifying equipment problems and correcting or notifying supervisor.

Abilities

• Ability to apply written instructions and standardized work practices.
• Ability to communicate clearly.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with staff, patients, and families.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

Exposure to radiation, communicable diseases, and other conditions common to a radiology setting. Must lift 25 pounds and push or pull several hundred pounds. Environment can be very busy and stressful. Contact may involve dealing with angry or upset people. Work requires hand dexterity, stooping, bending to position patients, and retrieving supplies. Requires mobility to move patients and help them onto the table. This position requires sitting and standing for long periods of time.

Organizational Vision, Mission, and Values

Our vision is to be a leading contributor to community health through participation in programs that promote wellness, facilitate diagnosis, and enhance treatment of disease.

Our mission is to foster continuous improvement in community health through the delivery of quality, accessible medical and surgical care in a cost‑effective manner to the residents of Middle Tennessee.

Our values guide our actions as we strive to carry out our mission:

• Progressive approach to advances in medicine and changes in the health care delivery system
• Responsive to patient and community needs
• Collaborative with other physicians, hospitals, allied health providers, and the community in improving health care
• Professional, ethical and socially responsible
• Team‑oriented management and leadership
• Positive, open and responsive work setting