X-Ray Technician at Spring View Hospital in Lawrenceburg, TN

X-Ray Technician

Location: Lawrenceburg, TN, United States

Xray Technician

PRN (weekend availability required)

Your experience matters

Southern TN - Lawrenceburg - First Choice Health is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Xray Technician joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

How you’ll contribute:

Perform various imaging procedures in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice

Essential Functions:

• Reviews patient history and physician's orders.
• Educates patient regarding procedures, equipment and exam to ensure patient's understanding and cooperation. When ordered, prepares and administers contrast media and/or medications within scope of practice.
• Monitors patient condition continually and reports/responds to changes in status as appropriate.
• Prepares equipment and supplies. Selects appropriate exposure factors and imaging parameters.
• Implements safety standards and performs appropriate quality control procedures on equipment. Troubleshoots, resolves, and/or reports equipment malfunctions as necessary.
• Implements safety standards and performs appropriate quality control procedures on equipment. Troubleshoots, resolves, and/or reports equipment malfunctions as necessary.
• Positions patient and performs imaging procedure(s). Analyzes results and identifies issues with the quality of imaging results.
• Takes appropriate action to resolve image quality issues, including repositioning patient and repeating procedures.

Qualifications and requirements:

Education: Graduate of a Program in Discipline (Radiologic Technology) - Required

Certifications: BLS certification from the American Heart Association (AHA)

Licenses: American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in Radiography - Required or registry eligible. If registry eligible, must attain registration within 6 months of employment. State Medical X-Ray Operator License - Required

Work Experience: New Rad Tech Graduates considered.6 months experience as Rad Tech - Preferred

EEOC Statement

“Southern TN Regional Health System – Lawrenceburg is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Southern TN Regional Health System – Lawrenceburg is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.”