What are the responsibilities and job description for the IMAGING TECH I position at Covenant Health?
Imaging Technician, Radiology Diagnostic
PRN/OCC, Variable Hours and Shifts
Roane Medical Center Overview
Proudly serving our community, Roane Medical Center is committed to your healthy future! Our state-of-the-art facility is equipped with modern technologies and expert staff to provide you the best possible patient care. From our quality medical, surgical, emergency and critical care services to our diagnostic imaging and rehabilitation support, you will find the right blends of technical expertise, medical professionalism, and patient quality and satisfaction at Roane Medical Center.
Position Summary
Performs complex tasks associated with the operation of radiographic equipment to produce high quality X-ray images. The Imaging Tech I is responsible for producing routine imaging procedures and support activities while maintaining safe radiation practices. Assists in other areas of Imaging Services.
Responsibilities
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.
Licensure Requirement
ARRT registry eligible. Must be registered ARRT (R) within six (6) months of graduation. State licensure in accordance with Tennessee guidelines.
PRN/OCC, Variable Hours and Shifts
Roane Medical Center Overview
Proudly serving our community, Roane Medical Center is committed to your healthy future! Our state-of-the-art facility is equipped with modern technologies and expert staff to provide you the best possible patient care. From our quality medical, surgical, emergency and critical care services to our diagnostic imaging and rehabilitation support, you will find the right blends of technical expertise, medical professionalism, and patient quality and satisfaction at Roane Medical Center.
Position Summary
Performs complex tasks associated with the operation of radiographic equipment to produce high quality X-ray images. The Imaging Tech I is responsible for producing routine 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 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. 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.
- 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.
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.
Licensure Requirement
ARRT registry eligible. Must be registered ARRT (R) within six (6) months of graduation. State licensure in accordance with Tennessee guidelines.