What are the responsibilities and job description for the Radiologic Technologist Float Full-time Skyline - Competitive Sign-on Bonus position at Hughston Clinic Orthopaedics?
About us:
Hughston Clinic Orthopaedics has an exciting opportunity to join our family as a Radiologic Technologist for our Skyline Clinic.
At Hughston Clinic Orthopaedics, we put patients first. For over 77 years, Hughston has remained committed to providing high quality patient care. We have several locations in Nashville and the surrounding cities in Middle Tennessee.
Our mission is to provide world-class service for all our patients. We strive to be the best provider in orthopedic care, and continue to support and encourage our patients to resume a more active lifestyle. We are looking for candidates who put the needs of patients above all else, are ethical and honest, treat everyone with dignity and courtesy, and do the right things in the right way.
Position Goal: Assist physicians and other staff members with care of patients in producing high quality radiographs.
Position Responsibilities:
- Carries out radiology requisitions and views. Uses radiographic technique, PACS, and assists other staff members as needed.
- Memorizes the specific views each physician requires on exams.
- Assists patients in getting into the positions required to get the radiographs needed with the occasional need to lift the patient.
- Takes x-rays following established procedures for patient care and safety.
- Stocks necessary supplies.
- Uses a variety of radiation protection and shielding materials.
- Assists with and provides direct training and supervision to student technologists.
- Ensures equipment is in working order. Reports any malfunction to supervisor in a timely manner.
- Imports and uploads outside CDs for clinic.
Experience: Six months experience as a radiologic technologist required.
Education:
Required:
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Completion of course work in radiologic technology approved by the ARRT.
- Current ARRT certification & current TN licensure.
- BLS certification.
Special Qualifications:
Required:
- Knowledge of radiographic technique
- Knowledge of PACS
- Vast knowledge of musculoskeletal anatomy.
- Ability to work independently and have working knowledge of HIPAA requirements.
- Working knowledge of all types of DR X-Ray equipment.
- Valid Drivers License and satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record (MVR.)
- Travel is required.
The Hughston Clinic, The Hughston Foundation, The Hughston Surgical Center, Hughston Clinic Orthopaedics, Hughston Medical, and Jack Hughston Memorial Hospital participate in E-Verify. This company is an equal opportunity employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.