X-ray Technologist - Full Time

Elite Sports Medicine; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Elite Sports Medicine is seeking a Radiology Technologist to join our Midtown, Nashville imaging team. This full-time, day-shift role offers up to 25% travel with no nights, weekends, or holidays, and requires reviewing requests in the EMR, guiding patients, acquiring high-quality images, and adhering to radiation safety standards.

You will maintain imaging rooms, monitor supplies, upload studies to PACS, and ensure HIPAA compliance while delivering compassionate patient care in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Successful completion of an accredited Radiology program.
• ARRT license required.
• Full-scope X-ray Operator license from State of Tennessee required.
• Experience taking and transmitting radiographic images.
• Working knowledge of EMR and word processing software.
• Familiar with managed care basics and Medicare population.
• HIPAA, OSHA compliance and patient confidentiality understood.

Responsibilities

• Welcome patients to radiology and guide them through imaging.
• Review imaging requests in EMR to confirm examinations.
• Explain procedures and provide instructions for proper positioning.
• Obtain high-quality diagnostic images per ordering provider specs.
• Follow radiation safety practices and dosimetry.
• Process and upload images per department procedures.
• Coordinate patient return to exam room after imaging.
• Maintain imaging rooms cleanliness and organization.
• Monitor supplies, inventory, and report replenishment needs.
• Check equipment operation and report concerns.
• Upload imaging studies to PACS and prepare imaging copies as requested.
• Ensure HIPAA, OSHA compliance and documentation.

Skills

Radiology procedures

EMR proficiency

Patient instruction

Image acquisition

OSHA compliance

HIPAA compliance

Teamwork

Inventory management

PACS

Education

High school diploma

Accredited Radiology program

ARRT license

X-ray Operator license Tennessee

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Midtown - Elite - Nashville, TN 37203, Position Type: Full Time, Travel Percentage: Up to 25%, Job Shift: Day, Enjoy a consistent Monday–Friday schedule with no nights, weekends, or holidays!

What You'll Do

Patient Care & Diagnostic Imaging

• Welcome patients to the radiology area and guide them through the imaging process.
• Review imaging requests in the electronic medical record (EMR) to confirm the correct examination has been ordered.
• Explain imaging procedures and provide clear instructions to help patients achieve the proper positioning.
• Obtain high-quality diagnostic images based on the ordering provider's specifications.
• Follow established radiation safety practices, including the use of protective equipment and assigned dosimetry.
• Process and upload images according to department procedures.
• Coordinate the patient's return to the appropriate exam room once imaging is complete.

Radiology Operations & Quality Control

• Maintain the organization and cleanliness of imaging rooms, disinfecting the area between patients.
• Monitor radiology supplies, track inventory, and report replenishment needs to the appropriate supervisor.
• Check imaging equipment for proper operation and promptly report equipment concerns.
• Complete required equipment inspections, routine safety checks, and quality assurance activities.
• Receive and upload imaging studies from outside facilities into the Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS).
• Prepare imaging copies on disc when requested for patient or outside-provider use.
• Follow established radiation safety protocols and maintain required documentation in accordance with applicable regulations.
• Assist with maintaining radiology procedures and updating written guidelines when necessary.

Teamwork & Professional Responsibilities

• Become familiar with the imaging views and positioning preferences used by individual providers.
• Maintain accurate records and use the EMR and other computer systems effectively.
• Protect confidential patient information and comply with HIPAA, OSHA, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Complete required CPR, safety, compliance, and risk management training.
• Participate in team meetings and ongoing professional development activities.
• Follow company policies, procedures, and workplace expectations.
• Assist with additional duties and projects as assigned by leadership.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma required
• Successful completion of an accredited Radiology program
• ARRT license required
• Full-scope X-ray Operator license from State of Tennessee required
• Experience taking and transmitting radio-graphic images
• Working knowledge of managed care basics and experience working with a managed care and Medicare population
• Working knowledge of electronica medical records and word processing software
• Comfortable using email and interacting with Internet applications
• Knowledge of practice management and word processing software

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.