Radiology Tech PRN

Livingston Regional Hospital; Livingston (TN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Livingston Regional Hospital is seeking a Radiologic Technologist to perform diagnostic imaging procedures in accordance with physician orders and established protocols. The role emphasizes patient safety, correct positioning, and high-quality imaging while adhering to radiation safety principles.

You will collaborate with physicians, nurses, and clinical staff in a fast-paced healthcare environment. The position requires ARRT certification and state licensure upon hire, with preference for 1+

Qualifications

• Postsecondary (Cert/Diploma/Program Grad) graduate of an accredited program of medical radiography.
• Licensed Radiologic Technologist in the state of practice Upon Hire.
• ARRT - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Upon Hire.
• 1+ years radiologic tech experience (preferred).
• BCLS required.

Responsibilities

• Reviews patient history and physician's orders.
• Educates patient regarding procedures, equipment and exam to ensure understanding and cooperation.
• Prepares equipment and supplies; selects exposure factors and imaging parameters.
• Ensures safety standards and quality control on equipment.
• Positions patient and performs imaging procedures; analyzes results for image quality.
• Enters, transmits and reports scan results.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Critical thinking

Decisive judgement

Minimal supervision

Stress tolerance

Education

Radiography program graduate

Job description

Join Livingston Regional Hospital, a 114-bed, community hospital certified for sepsis care by the Joint Commission and accredited for chest pain by the American College of Cardiology. As part of the ScionHealth network, Livingston Regional proudly delivers quality care covering all aspects of healthcare, from 24-hour emergency services to inpatient and outpatient rehabilitative, a Level I neonatal nursery, a 16-bed gero-psych unit, and many other specialty services. Livingston serves a five-county area in central Tennessee and southern Kentucky. Grow your career where your work touches your neighbors.

Job Summary

The Radiologic Technologist performs diagnostic imaging procedures to support accurate and timely patient diagnosis and treatment. This role is responsible for safely positioning patients, selecting appropriate technical factors, and producing high-quality images in accordance with physician orders, established protocols, and regulatory standards. The Radiologic Technologist applies professional judgment to ensure image quality, patient safety, and comfort, while adhering to radiation safety principles and quality control requirements. The position works collaboratively with physicians, nurses, and other clinical staff to deliver high-quality patient care in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Essential Functions

• Reviews patient history and physician's orders
• Educates patient regarding procedures, equipment and exam to ensure patient's understanding and cooperation
• When ordered, prepares and administers contrast media and/or medications within scope of practice
• Monitors patient condition continually and reports/responds to changes in status as appropriate
• Prepares equipment and supplies
• Selects appropriate exposure factors and imaging parameters
• Implements safety standards and performs appropriate quality control procedures on equipment
• Troubleshoots, resolves, and/or reports equipment malfunctions as necessary
• Positions patient and performs imaging procedures
• Analyzes results and identifies issues with the quality of imaging results
• Takes appropriate action to resolve image quality issues, including repositioning patient and repeating procedure
• Enters, transmits and reports scan results
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations

• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement, and the ability to work with minimal supervision
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action

Qualifications

Education

• Postsecondary (Cert/Diploma/Program Grad) graduate of an accredited program of medical radiography (required)

Licenses/Certifications

• Licensed Radiologic Technologist in the state of practice Upon Hire (required)
• ARRT - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Upon Hire (required)

Experience

• 1+ years radiologic tech experience (preferred)
• BCLS required