Job Description

Job Description

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."

Job Tags

Work experience placement, Relief, Weekend work

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