Apply on Employer Site

Covenant Health · 7 hours ago

SR IMAGING TECH

Crossville, TN

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

2+ years exp

Covenant Health is East Tennessee’s largest nonprofit health system, and they are seeking a Senior Imaging Technician for Cumberland Medical Center. The role involves performing complex tasks associated with the operation of radiographic equipment to produce high-quality X-ray images while ensuring patient safety and compliance with radiation safety standards.

Health CareHealth InsuranceHome Health Care

Responsibilities

Performs complex tasks associated with the operation of radiographic equipment to produce high quality X-ray images

The Sr. Imaging Tech is responsible for producing routine and difficult imaging procedures and support activities while maintaining safe radiation practices

Functions in capacity of clinical resource for Imaging Techs I & II, and other co-workers to provide quality review of work performed as needed

The Sr. Imaging Tech will assist in department functions in the absence of supervisory personnel

Assists in other areas of Imaging Services

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

ARRT (R) certificationDiagnostic imaging experienceFluoroscopy proficiencyRadiology information systemsPatient safety practicesBasic Life Support (BLS)Aseptic techniqueInfection prevention techniquesPatient assistanceQuality improvement initiatives

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