Sr IMAGING TECH
Sr IMAGING TECH
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Overview
Senior Imaging Technologist Outpatient Diagnostic
PRN/OCC Variable Hours & Shifts
Morristown Hamblen Overview:
MorristownHamblen Healthcare System has167 licensed beds and 23 emergency suites. The hospitaloffers outstanding ancillary services including Laboratory Radiology and Therapy our Breast Imaging Center of Excellencewomen can have their annual mammograms biopsiesand can meet with a nurse navigator if needed. The Womens Center offers six newly remodeled labor and delivery suites and has a secure nursery for the care of our newborns. It serves an eightcounty region in the Lakeway Area and is equipped with modern technologies and expert staff to provide the best possible patient care. Learn more about our amazing facility at Summary:
Performs complex tasks associated with the operation of radiographic equipment to produce high quality Xray 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 coworkers 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.
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 patients 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 patients 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.
Qualifications
Minimum Education: 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.
Minimum Experience: 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.
Licensure Requirement: ARRT (R). State licensure in accordance with Tennessee guidelines.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Unclear
