What are the responsibilities and job description for the Radiologic Technologist-PRN position at Elite Sports Medicine?
Great X-Ray Tech Needed!
No Nights • No Weekends • No Holidays
Are you a skilled Radiologic Technologist looking for flexibility and work-life balance? Join our team in a PRN role where you'll work alongside dedicated healthcare professionals in a patient-focused environment. This position offers the opportunity to utilize your technical expertise while providing exceptional care and diagnostic imaging services—without the demands of nights, weekends, or holiday shifts.
Position Summary
The Radiologic Technologist is responsible for producing high-quality diagnostic images as ordered by physicians and other healthcare providers. This role ensures patient safety and comfort throughout the imaging process, maintains radiology equipment and supplies, and supports providers and clinical staff as needed.
Key Responsibilities
Patient Care & Imaging Services
- Welcome and escort patients to the radiology suite, providing a positive and professional experience.
- Verify imaging orders in the EMR prior to performing examinations.
- Prepare and position patients for imaging procedures while ensuring comfort and safety.
- Explain exam procedures and provide clear instructions throughout the imaging process.
- Obtain high-quality diagnostic images while adhering to radiation safety standards and best practices.
- Process, capture, and transmit images according to established protocols.
- Return patients to their exam room and communicate completion of imaging studies to clinical staff.
Equipment & Imaging Operations
- Import outside imaging studies into the PACS system.
- Transfer images to discs for external use when requested.
- Monitor radiology inventory and communicate supply needs to leadership.
- Ensure radiology equipment remains in optimal working condition and promptly report maintenance concerns.
- Perform routine equipment inspections, maintenance checks, and quality assurance activities to meet regulatory requirements.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe imaging environment after each patient encounter.
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.