Radiology Technologist - Float Pool

Ascension; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading health care system dedicated to compassionate care in Nashville. This role involves taking radiologic films and ensuring high-quality imaging for accurate diagnoses. As part of a faith-based, non-profit organization, you will contribute to a team that values community involvement and personal growth. With a rich history of over 125 years, this innovative firm offers a supportive environment where your skills can shine and make a real difference in patients' lives. If you're ready to enhance your career while serving others, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance Options

Retirement Benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Programs

Qualifications

• Licensure in BLS and Radiologic Technology required.
• Experience in patient imaging and safety protocols preferred.

Responsibilities

• Take radiologic films and ensure quality images for diagnosis.
• Prepare and position patients accurately for imaging.

Skills

Patient Positioning

Radiation Safety Procedures

Image Quality Assurance

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Associate's Degree

Tools

Radiologic Equipment

Job description

We Are Hiring

• Department: Float Staffing
• Schedule: PRN, Night Shift; Plans Available 6 or 10 shifts within 6 weeks
• Hospital: Ascension Saint Thomas
• Location: Travel to Multiple Locations Required

What You Will Do

Take radiologic films providing quality images to physicians to aid in the diagnosis of medical problems.

• Prepare and position patients for imaging and select exposure factors accurately.
• Prepare and administer contrast media and medications within the accepted scope of practice and applicable state and federal regulations.
• Observe patient during procedure and reports abnormal activity.
• Monitor protocols and recommend updates or refinement as warranted.
• Follow radiation safety procedures and guidelines.
• Prevens patient from being exposed to unnecessary radiation.
• Ensure prompt submission of high-quality of all images and documents sent to PACS (image quality, correct lead markers and patient data/history).
• Ensure equipment is properly functioning.
• Report potential problems or equipment malfunction to appropriate personnel. Lock/tag out equipment if appropriate.
• Assists in maintaining a clean, and orderly department to include procedure rooms, storage areas, dressing rooms, film storage area and any other areas in department.
• Position patients and select anatomic and technical parameters accurately.

What You Will Need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• One or more of the following required:
  • Cardiographic Tech credentialed from the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) obtained within 3 Months (90 days) of hire date or job transfer date.
  • Radiologic Technologist specializing in Radiography credentialed from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) obtained within 3 Months (90 days) of hire date or job transfer date.
  • Medical Sonographer credentialed from the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) obtained within 3 Months (90 days) of hire date or job transfer date.

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

Additional Preferences

• 2 Years of experience preferred.

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Why Join Our Team

Ascension Saint Thomas is a leading health care system with a 125-year history of providing care to the community, and is the only faith-based, non profit health system in Middle Tennessee. Today, the health system offers a highly comprehensive system of care, consisting of a network of hospitals, affiliated joint ventures, medical practices, clinics and specialty facilities.

Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of thousands of associates delivering compassionate, personalized care across hospitals, clinics and senior living communities.

Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Ascension will provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, genetic information, carrier status or any other legally protected status or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension.

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Benefits

Paid time off (PTO) Various health insurance options & wellness plans Retirement benefits including employer match plans Long-term & short-term disability Employee assistance programs (EAP) Parental leave & adoption assistance Tuition reimbursement Ways to give back to your community

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance and salary range at the time of the offer.