X-Ray Tech PRN

X-Ray Technician

The X-Ray Technician is responsible for operating X-ray and fluoroscopic equipment that assists radiologists and/or physicians with diagnosing and/or treating disease and/or injury.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepares patients for radiologic procedures
• Protects patient, self, and other staff from radiation hazards
• Takes x-rays following established procedures for patient care and safety which involves setting up and operating radiographic equipment used in the medical diagnosis and/or treatment of patients and includes implementing infection control procedures for the work area
• Selects proper ionizing factors for radiological diagnosis. Adjusts/sets radiographic controls
• Positions patients and takes x-rays of specific parts of the patient's body as requested by physicians
• Develops and processes radiographic film. Checks x-rays for clarity of image, retaking when needed
• Distributes x-rays to appropriate medical staff
• Maintains required records including patient records, daily logbooks, and monthly reports
• Performs quantity and quality control checks to assure x-ray unit meets standards required by laws, rules, and departmental policies
• Complies with safety standards
• Cleans, maintains, and makes minor adjustments to radiographic equipment, including determining equipment repairs
• Maintains radiographic supplies, film, and orders as necessary

Technical Capabilities:

Allied health is among the fastest growing occupations in healthcare today. This area can be defined as credentialed professionals who perform supportive, diagnostic, and therapeutic health care services to promote health and prevent disease in a variety of settings.

These areas are crucial to Vanderbilt Health's reputation for excellence in these areas that has made us a major center for patient referrals from throughout the Mid-South.

Each year, people throughout Tennessee and the southeast choose Vanderbilt Health for their health care because of our leadership in medical science and our dedication to treating patients with dignity and compassion.

Core Accountabilities:

• Organizational Impact: Executes job responsibilities with the understanding of how output would affect and impact other areas related to own job area/team with occasional guidance.
• Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Analyzes moderately complex problems using technical experience and judgment.
• Breadth of Knowledge: Has expanded knowledge gained through experience within a professional area.
• Team Interaction: Provides informal guidance and support to team members.

Position Qualifications:

• LIC-American Registry of Radiologic Technologists - Licensure-Others
• Relevant Work Experience
• Experience Level: 1 year
• Education: Graduate of an approved discipline specific program