Radiology Technician

Lifepoint Health®; Gallatin (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Lifepoint Health is seeking a Radiology Technologist for Highpoint Health - Sumner with Ascension Saint Thomas in Gallatin, TN. This full-time mid-shift role requires educating patients, preparing imaging equipment, and ensuring high-quality imaging while maintaining safety standards.

The ideal candidate will be a Graduate or Registry Eligible Radiologic Technologist with at least 6 months of Rad Tech experience, able to monitor patients and respond to changing conditions.

Qualifications

• Graduate or Registry Eligible Radiologic Technologist required.
• 1+ year preferred, 6 months Rad Tech experience minimum.
• Familiarity with imaging protocols and patient safety.

Responsibilities

• Review patient history and physician orders; educate patient on procedures.
• Prepare and administer contrast media as needed; monitor patient condition.
• Set up equipment, select exposure factors, and ensure imaging quality; address malfunctions.
• Position patients and perform imaging procedures; analyze results for quality.

Skills

Patient education

Safety procedures

Image quality control

Education

Graduate or Registry Eligible Radiologic Technologist

Tools

Radiology equipment knowledge

Job description

Your Experience Matters

Radiology Technologist

Full Time (Mid Shift)

Highpoint Health - Sumner with Ascension Saint Thomas, formerly Sumner Regional Medical Center, is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Radiology Technologist joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

More About Our Team

People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are, not just what you can do.

How You'll Contribute

A Radiology Technologist who excels in this role:

• Reviews patient history and physician's orders. Educate patient regarding procedures, equipment, and exam to ensure patient's understanding and cooperation.
• When ordered, prepares and administers contrast media and/or medications within the 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.
• 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 procedure(s). Analyzes results and identifies issues with the quality of imaging results. Takes appropriate action to resolve image quality issues, including repositioning the patient and repeating the procedure. Enters, transmits, and reports scan results.

Why join us

We Believe That Investing In Our Employees Is The First Step To Providing Excellent Patient Care. In Addition To Your Base Compensation, This Position Also Offers

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What We're Looking For

Graduate or Registry Eligible Radiologic Technologist of an educational program in Radiologic Technology.

Minimum Work Experience

New Rad Tech Graduates considered.

Additional Requirements Include

6 months experience as Rad Tech - Preferred.

• AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certified.
• Registry Eligible Technologist must be registered within three (3) months of graduation.

More about Highpoint Health - Sumner with Ascension Saint Thomas

Highpoint Health - Sumner with Ascension Saint Thomas, formerly Sumner Regional Medical Center, is a 167 bed Level III Trauma Center who has been providing quality health care to Gallatin, Hendersonville and the surrounding areas for 65 years. Since opening in 1959 as Sumner County Memorial Hospital, Highpoint Health - Sumner has grown from a facility with just 50 employees and seven physicians to a comprehensive health care leader in the community with more than 1,000 employees and 300 physicians.

Highpoint Health - Sumner is fully accredited by The Joint Commission and is governed by a local board of trustees. The hospital is also one of the largest non-government employers in Sumner County.

EEOC Statement

Highpoint Health - Sumner with Ascension Saint Thomas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Highpoint Health - Sumner with Ascension Saint Thomas is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.