What are the responsibilities and job description for the Radiologic Technologist position at Memorial Hospital - Chattanooga?
Job Summary and Responsibilities
Full Time: M-Th 11a-9p
Sign on Bonus Available
As our Radiologic Technologist (Rad Tech), you will be pivotal in producing diagnostic images that enable Radiologists to accurately diagnose and manage patient conditions.
Each day, you will perform a variety of imaging examinations, including X-rays, ultrasound, diagnostic fluoroscopy, CT/CAT scans, and MRIs, while actively contributing to a positive patient experience through direct interaction.
To excel, you must deeply understand diagnostic imaging's critical importance, encompassing expertise in workflow, patient positioning, and capturing precise results essential for timely and accurate diagnoses.
- Produce and perform all diagnostic radiographs procedures, to be interpreted by the physician or radiologist.
- Position patients and adjust equipment for taking diagnostic images following established procedures.
- Examine radiology film and/or digital exams for properties such as density and contracts, definition, magnification and distortion.
- Take x-rays of various portions of the body in order to diagnosis disease or injury.
- Follow safety principles, radiation protection, and the general comfort and care of the patient.
- Record test results and monitors patient data.
Required
- Associates Of Science From an accredited school of radiologic technology, upon hire
- Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire and
- Registered Technologist Radiography ARRT, upon hire and
Preferred
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support, upon hire
CommonSpirit Memorial is an award-winning, not-for-profit, faith-based health care organization dedicated to the healing ministry of Jesus Christ. Founded by the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth, we offer a comprehensive continuum of care, from preventative and primary care to acute hospital services specializing in cancer, cardiac, neuroscience, stroke, and orthopedic services. Our commitment to excellence has earned us top prestigious recognition repeatedly from U.S. News and World Report, PINC AI™, CMS, Healthgrades®, Leapfrog, and most recently as one of the Best Places to Work in Tennessee. We are proud to serve Southeast Tennessee and Northwest Georgia with the expertise of 4,700 employees and nearly 500 affiliated physicians.
Salary : $25 - $37