Radiology Technologist - Westlawn

Ascension; Murfreesboro (TN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading health care system as a Radiology Technologist, where you will play a vital role in providing quality imaging services. This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a community-focused environment, ensuring patients receive exceptional care. You will be responsible for preparing patients, administering contrast media, and maintaining safety protocols. With a supportive team and a commitment to personal and professional growth, this role is perfect for someone passionate about making a positive impact in healthcare. Enjoy a competitive salary, sign-on bonus, and a range of benefits while working in a dynamic setting.

Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Health Insurance Options

Retirement Benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)

Parental Leave

Adoption Assistance

Qualifications

• Licensure in Radiologic Technology or Medical Sonography required.
• BLS Provider certification required within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and position patients for imaging procedures.
• Ensure high-quality images are submitted to PACS.
• Follow safety procedures to minimize radiation exposure.

Skills

Radiologic Imaging

Patient Positioning

Radiation Safety

Contrast Media Administration

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Associate's Degree or Technical Degree

Job description

We Are Hiring

• Sign-on Bonus:Up to $10,000
• Department:Radiology Technologist
• Schedule: Full Time, Evening Shift. (3x12's 11a-11p)
• Hospital: Westlawn
• Location: Murfreesboro, TN

Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Westlawn Hospital is Tennessee’s first small format neighborhood facility! By utilizing this concept, patients will experience 24/7 access to inpatient and emergency care. With eight inpatient beds, eight emergency department rooms, radiology, microbiology lab, pharmacy, dietary services, and diagnostic imaging (digital x-ray, CT and Ultrasound), Westlawn can provide convenient and accessible care to patients who are experiencing lower acuity illness.

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 andapplicable state and federal regulations.
• Observe patient during procedure and report abnormal activity. Monitor protocols and recommend updates or refinements as warranted.
• Follow radiation safety procedures and guidelines. Prevent 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 toappropriate personnel. Lock/tag out equipment if appropriate.
• Assist 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 prior to hire date or job transfer date.
  • Radiologic Technologist specializing in Radiography credentialed from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
  • Medical Sonographer credentialed from the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

Education:

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

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.