Radiology Technologist Specialty - Ortho South Practice - FT at Sodexo at Erlanger Health System

Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

15 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Radiographic Exams, C-Arm Fluoroscopy, Diagnostic Imaging, Sterile Technique, Independent Judgment, Digital Radiography, Cranial Imaging, Spinal Imaging, Epidural Steroid Injections, Radio Frequency Ablations, Sedation Monitoring, Supply Ordering, Contrast Management, Patient Care

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Job Summary: Performs a variety of diagnostic radiographic exams and C-arm fluoroscopy. When working within the Erlanger Neurosurgery, the radiologic technologist will report to the Regional Manager. Education: Required: A graduate of an approved JRCERT radiologic program (The Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology). Preferred: N/A Experience: Required: - Medical and/or hospital clinical experience required - Basic computer experience (1-2 years' work experience or college level classes) Preferred: - Prior hospital and/or physician office background and specialty training in fluoroscopy with procedures and/or CT Position Requirement(s): License/Certification/Registration Required: - ARRT certified (compliant with all continuing education mandates) - ARRT registry eligible (must complete within one year) - Radiological student from an approved Radiology program that has completed all academic courses (must be registry eligible within three months and complete registry within one year) - BLS prior to going to unit/department and maintained going forward. Preferred: - CNMT certified Department Position Summary: The technologist assists with invasive procedures using sterile technique. This position requires independent judgment and initiative in utilization of traditional, computerized, and digital radiographic equipment to create high quality diagnostic radiographic images for cranial and spinal patients. Working with the provider to assist using Fluoroscopy C-arm with procedures such as epidural steroid injections and radio frequency ablations. Assist with draping, positioning and prepping for these procedures, assisting nursing staff with monitoring sedation cases. Ordering and stocking of supplies needed for specialty cases within the department. Working with pharmacy daily to order and supply contrast for procedures. The employee must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide comprehensive care appropriate to the age of the patients seen in the Erlanger Neurosurgery Department. The employee must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age-specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the unit's policies and procedures.

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Responsibilities

The technologist performs various diagnostic radiographic exams and C-arm fluoroscopy, assisting with invasive procedures using sterile technique and independent judgment to create high-quality diagnostic images for cranial and spinal patients. This role involves assisting providers with fluoroscopy procedures like epidural steroid injections and radio frequency ablations, managing supplies, and ordering contrast.