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IMAGING TECH STUDENT

extra parental leave
Remote: 
Hybrid
Contract: 
Experience: 
Entry-level / graduate
Work from: 
Knoxville (US)

Offer summary

Qualifications:

Currently enrolled in JCERT accredited radiography program, No prior experience required, No licensure required.

Key responsabilities:

  • Perform routine diagnostic imaging under supervision
  • Ensure radiation safety through ALARA principles
  • Document patient clinical history and adhere to HIPAA guidelines
  • Assist patients and healthcare personnel as needed
  • Maintain equipment, supplies and cleanliness in area
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Job description

Overview:

Cov Hlth Fort Sanders Regional logo

 

Imaging Tech Student, Radiology Diagnostic

PRN/OCC, Hours and shifts vary

 

Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center is an award-winning, certified, and accredited facility with 541 beds. As a Joint Commission Comprehensive Stroke Center, Fort Sanders offers state-of-the art care that maximizes recovery from stroke.  We are also the region’s leader in technology in areas such as bariatric surgery, robotic surgery and minimally invasive spine surgery. Our door-to-balloon times for heart attack patients are below the national average, and our hip fracture center offers advanced diagnosis, surgery and recovery procedures for hip patients.

 

Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center is a member of Covenant Health, a locally-owned, non-profit health system based in Knoxville, TN, with a “patient-focused” culture. It has been recognized by Forbes Magazine as its 2020 “Best-in-State-Employer” for Tennessee. The CEO of our company, Jim VanderSteeg, attends every new employee orientation and will ask you to sign our pledge of excellence to always put patients first, strive for excellence in everything we do, and make Covenant Health the first and best choice for patients in our region. As you’d expect, we offer our employees a robust benefits package, including: offering unmatched medical insurance, tuition reimbursement; student loan repayment assistance, certification bonuses; leadership and professional development programs; an employer-matched 401(k); and a generous Combined Time Off (CTO) program.=

 

Position Summary:

Performs basic tasks associated with the operation of radiographic equipment to produce high quality X-ray images under direct supervision of an ARRT(R) registered technologist.   The Imaging Tech Student is responsible for producing routine imaging procedures and support activities while maintaining safe radiation practices.  Assists in other areas of Imaging Services.

 

Recruiter: Jennifer Gordon || jgordon2@covhlth.com || 865-374-8107

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. Adheres to HIPAA guidelines for patient confidentiality.
  • Performs routine diagnostic imaging procedures through technical expertise of equipment and procedure protocols as ordered by a licensed independent practitioner. 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, transports, and hand washing.
  • Proficient with all clerical duties, radiology information systems, and PACS.
  • Assists in the care of equipment. Maintains supply levels. Cleans area.
  • 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, within their position scope.
Qualifications:

Minimum Education: 

Must be concurrently enrolled in a JCERT accredited radiography program.

 

Minimum Experience:

None.

 

Licensure Requirement:

None.  

Required profile

Experience

Level of experience: Entry-level / graduate
Industry :
Spoken language(s):
English
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Other Skills

  • Collaboration
  • Communication
  • Clerical Works

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