Imaging Technician

Imaging Technician

Full Time, 72 Hours Per Pay Period, Day Shift

Fort Sanders Regional Overview:

Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center is a 444-bed hospital recognized for pairing clinical expertise with advanced medical technology to deliver exceptional care. As a Joint Commission Comprehensive Stroke Center, we provide leading-edge treatment for stroke recovery. Our facility also offers specialized services in bariatric surgery, robotic surgery, minimally invasive spine procedures, and advanced orthopedic care.

Fort Sanders Regional is part of Covenant Health, East Tennessee's largest nonprofit health system and a Becker's "Top 150 Places to Work in Healthcare." Covenant Health includes nine hospitals and nearly 150 service locations, offering employees a comprehensive benefits package with tuition reimbursement, student loan assistance, certification bonuses, and leadership development programs.

Position Summary:

Performs complex tasks associated with the operation of radiographic equipment to produce high quality X-ray images. The Imaging Tech II is responsible for producing routine and difficult imaging procedures and support activities while maintaining safe radiation practices. Assists in other areas of Imaging Services.

Responsibilities

• Applies ALARA principles to maintain established radiation safety standards that involve practicing techniques that will minimize radiation exposure to patient, health care personnel, self and general public, through consistently using protective devices, shields, dose reduction, and monitors; determines appropriate exposure factors.
• Collaborates patient's clinical history with procedure, ensuring that information is documented and available for use by a licensed independent practitioner. Receiving, relaying and documenting verbal, written and electronic orders in the patient's medical record. Adheres to HIPAA guidelines for patient confidentiality.
• Performs routine and difficult diagnostic imaging procedures through technical expertise of equipment and procedure protocols as ordered by a licensed independent practitioner. Assists licensed independent practitioner with interventional procedure, including time outs according to policy. Completes and verifies accurate informed consents. Performs venipuncture, starts and maintains intravenous access as prescribed by a licensed independent practitioner. May transport patients. Assists in other areas of imaging as needed. Practices aseptic technique and applies universal precautions at all times. Applies appropriate infection prevention techniques and processes.
• Assumes responsibility for patient needs during procedures; proactively assists patients, families, licensed independent practitioners and visitors as needed.
• Applies the principle of patient safety during all aspects of radiographic procedures, including double IDs, falls, transport and hand washing.
• Proficient with all clerical duties, radiology information systems and PACS. Assists in the care of equipment. Maintains supply levels. Cleans area.
• May assist in the training and orientation of other staff. Educate and monitors students and other health care providers when performing exams.
• Assists Senior Technologist/Supervisor/Manager with reports and statistics as needed. Assists in inventory control. Reviews and evaluates completed tests for quality, completeness, and type of test ordered; ensures quality images. Demonstrates competency in critical skills, including demonstration of competency in addressing the age-specific needs of the patient population served.
• Stays current in Basic Life Support (BLS) and performs BLS as needed.
• Follows policies, procedures, and safety standards. Completes required education assignments annually. Works toward achieving goals and objectives, and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Education: None specified; however, must be sufficient to meet the standards for achievement of the below indicated license and/or certification as required by the issuing authority.

Minimum Experience: Must have successfully completed an educational program that is accredited by a mechanism acceptable to the ARRT. Must be proficient in all fluoroscopy and specialized exams; including surgery within 6 months.

Licensure Requirement: Must have and maintain ARRT (R). State licensure in accordance with Tennessee guidelines.