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Covenant Health · 4 months ago

SR IMAGING TECH

Knoxville, TN

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

2+ years exp

Covenant Health is a community-owned integrated healthcare delivery system and the area’s largest employer. The Senior Imaging Tech is responsible for operating radiographic equipment to produce high-quality X-ray images and providing clinical support to other Imaging Techs while ensuring compliance with safety standards.

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Responsibilities

Applies ALARA principles to maintain established radiation safety standards that involve practicing techniques that will minimize radiation exposure to patient, health care personnel, self and general public, through consistently using protective devices, shields, dose reduction, and monitors; determines appropriate exposure factors

Collaborates patient’s clinical history with procedure, ensuring that information is documented and available for use by a licensed independent practitioner. Receiving, relaying and documenting verbal, written and electronic orders in the patient’s medical record. Adheres to HIPAA guidelines for patient confidentiality

Performs routine and difficult diagnostic imaging procedures through technical expertise of equipment and procedure protocols as ordered by a licensed independent practitioner. Assists licensed independent practitioner with interventional procedure, including time outs according to policy. Completes and verifies accurate informed consents. Performs venipuncture, starts and maintains intravenous access as prescribed by a licensed independent practitioner. Assist licensed independent practitioner with specialized fluoroscopic radiologic procedures and also be proficient in advanced diagnostic imaging. May transport patients. Assists in other areas of imaging as needed. Practices aseptic technique and applies universal precautions at all times. Applies appropriate infection prevention techniques and processes

Assumes responsibility for patient needs during procedures; proactively assists patients, families, licensed independent practitioners and visitors as needed

Applies the principle of patient safety during all aspects of radiographic procedures, including double IDs, falls, transport and hand washing

Proficient with all clerical duties, radiology information systems and PACS. Assists in the care of equipment. Maintains supply levels. Cleans area

May assist in the training and orientation of other staff. Educate and monitors students and other health care providers when performing exams

Assists Supervisor/Lead Tech/Manager with reports and statistics as needed. Assist in inventory control. Reviews and evaluates completed tests for quality, completeness, and type of test ordered; ensures quality images. Demonstrates competency in critical skills, including demonstration of competency in addressing the age-specific needs of the patient population served

Stays current in Basic Life Support (BLS) and performs BLS as needed

Follows policies, procedures, and safety standards. Completes required education assignments annually. Works toward achieving goals and objectives, and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

Diagnostic imagingFluoroscopyRadiographic equipment operationBasic Life Support (BLS)ARRT certificationPatient safetyInfection preventionTechnical expertiseQuality reviewClerical duties

Required

Must be sufficient to meet the standards for achievement of the below indicated license and/or certification as required by the issuing authority at the time license and/or certification was granted

Must have successfully completed an educational program that is accredited by a mechanism acceptable to the ARRT

Two (2) years diagnostic imaging experience; must be proficient in all fluoroscopy and specialized exams, including surgery imaging exams

ARRT (R). State licensure in accordance with Tennessee guidelines