Job Information
Catholic Health Initiatives OR Specialist Radiologic Technologist in Chattanooga, Tennessee
Overview
CHI Memorial Hospital now part of CommonSpirit Health formed between Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health is once again the only hospital in the Chattanooga area to be named a Best Regional Hospital by U.S. News & World Report. We are proud to be the regional referral center of choice providing health care throughout Southeast Tennessee and North Georgia. We offer the following benefits to support you and your family: On-site childcare with extended hours Care@Work premium account for additional support with children pets dependent adults and household needs Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family Paid Time Off (PTO) Health/Dental/Vision Insurance Flexible spending accounts Voluntary Protection: Group Accident Critical Illness and Identify Theft Adoption Assistance Tuition Assistance for career growth and development Matching 401(k) and 457(b) Retirement Programs Wellness Program Additional incentives for eligible full time day shift and night shift opportunities
Responsibilities
The Staff Radiologic Technologist Specialist performs departmental and portable radiographic examinations
assists the Radiologist or Surgeon in a highly technical and professional manner during procedures
produces high quality images.
Serves the following age – specific patient populations: pediatrics adolescents
adults and geriatrics
Uses two patient identifiers
Compares doctor’s order to requisition for accuracy
Performs the correct exam
Includes all anatomy required to produce an adequate exam.
Demonstrates continued competency in using PACS
Routinely demonstrates the ability to prioritize workload.
Coordinates multiple exams into the proper sequence to ensure no conflicts of exams.
Assesses the doctor’s order and the patient’s diagnosis to determine optimal images.
Assesses patient’s condition comfort and safety during procedures.
Observes and reports to physician any change in patient’s condition during the procedure.
Communicates accurate patient information in a timely manner to peers physicians and other
departments.
Uses all diagnostic computer and communication equipment within safe limits.
Other duties as assigned by management.
Proficient at running C-Arm for complicated orthopedic and neuro surgery cases.
Proficient at running the O-Arm for Neuro and Spine surgeries.
Proficient with workflow in the OR. Able to carry the main surgery pager to organize and prioritize staff
responses to surgery cases.
- Willing and able to train other radiologic technologist staff as needed to operate C-Arm and O-Arm for
complicated orthopedic cases.
Qualifications
High School graduate or equivalent
Graduate of an accredited Radiology program
For currently employed student technologists within 60 days of graduation from an accredited school of Radiologic Technology
Registered/registry eligible
Must be registered within 1 year of hiring
AHA BLS
Pay Range
$22.89 - $33.20 /hour
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.