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Registered Radiography Tech, Radiology, Blount, Full-time, Days

Bebee, Prisma Health, Maryville, TN, United States


Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference. Job Summary Performs a variety of radiographic procedures applying ionizing radiation. Essential Functions All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Healths values: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference. Demonstrates competency to assist in performing ERCPs, video fluoroscopies, all OR procedures, Lumbar punctures, bronchoscopies, enterocolitis, sialo grams, rhizotomy, facet blocks, endoscopy-tube placements or injections, t-tube cholangiogram, major trauma/trauma bay, neo-natal ICU, pacing lab. Performs all critical care procedures. Demonstrates competency in the following procedures (arthrograms, myelograms, venograms, minor trauma and troubleshoot complex studies. Demonstrates knowledge and skill to troubleshoot equipment problems. Demonstrates the ability to obtain nursing assessment while nursing is unavailable. Access patients condition and level of cooperation and makes appropriate judgment of proper care. Notifies nurse and documents all infiltrates and reactions. Quality check images before sending to radiologist to include markers, all pertinent information needed for appropriate dictation. Documents additional information in PACS or EPIC as needed before marking ready to read. Demonstrates the ability to restart, program and release air from patient IVACs Responds to codes and other emergency situations appropriately. Stays abreast of organizational, affiliate and departmental changes/updates by checking email on each shift. - Performs other duties as assigned. Promotes patient care and safety within the department of responsibility. Is responsible for the smooth workflow of patient flow and proper care and use of equipment and materials. Works within department to ensure good employee, physician and supervisor relationships. Solves personnel problems with related areas. Works with staff technologist in areas of need due