Radiology - RAD Tech - Full Time

Job Description

Location:

Murfreesboro, Tennessee.

Radiological Technologist.

Radiology.

Responsible for taking radiological exams and related duties.

Reports to Radiology Manager and Physicians. Must demonstrate current competencies for the job position.

• Minimum one year of customer service experience in a health care setting; mammography experience preferred.
• Graduate from an accredited X‑ray Technologists Program.
• Prepares patients for radiology procedures.
• Takes radiographs following established procedures for patient care and safety.
• Maintains high quality and quantity standards.
• Uses a variety of radiation protection and shielding materials.
• Complies with all policies regarding safety, infection control, and universal precautions.
• Ensures equipment is in working order; reports malfunctions to supervisor.
• Logs radiology procedures completed and processes related paperwork using computer equipment.
• Maintains procedure room, stocks supplies, and performs light cleaning of the room.
• Produces digital X‑rays and sends them via PACS System to the Radiologist for interpretation.
• Applicants may be asked to cross‑train in other specialty areas.
• Basic phone, computer, and copier skills required.
• Maintains certifications and registrations (ARRT status, TN state license) in good standing and keeps continuing education credits current.

• American Registry of Radiology Technologist (ARRT) registration required.
• TN State license required.
• Current CPR certification.
• Ability to apply written instructions and standardized work practices.
• Basic phone, computer, and copier skills.

• Knowledge of x‑ray procedures and protocols.
• Knowledge of anatomy and physiology necessary to perform x‑ray testing, including body mechanics and patient movement.
• Knowledge of radiology equipment, including common safety hazards.

• Skill in positioning patients properly.
• Skill in identifying equipment problems and correcting or notifying supervisor.

• Ability to apply written instructions and standardized work practices.
• Ability to communicate clearly.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with staff, patients, and families.

Exposure to radiation, communicable diseases, and other conditions common to a radiology setting. Must lift 25 pounds and push or pull several hundred pounds. Environment can be very busy and stressful. Contact may involve dealing with angry or upset people. Work requires hand dexterity, stooping, bending to position patients, and retrieving supplies. Requires mobility to move patients and help them onto the table.

This position requires sitting and standing for long periods of time.

Our vision is to be a leading contributor to community health through participation in programs that promote wellness, facilitate diagnosis, and enhance treatment of disease.

Our mission is to foster continuous improvement in community health through the delivery of quality, accessible medical and surgical care in a cost‑effective manner to the residents of Middle Tennessee.

Our values guide our actions as we strive to carry out our mission:

• Progressive approach to advances in medicine and changes in the health care delivery system
• Responsive to patient and community needs
• Collaborative with other physicians, hospitals, allied health providers, and the community in improving health care
• Professional, ethical and socially responsible
• Team‑oriented management and leadership
• Positive, open and responsive work setting