Radiology Tech – Unifour Pain Treatment Center – PRN (as needed)

Frye Regional Medical Center nnJOB SUMMARYnn nnPerforms various imaging procedures in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice.nn nnESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSnn nnReviews patient history and physician’s orders.

Educates patient regarding procedures, equipment and exam tonn nnensure patient’s understanding and cooperation.nn nnWhen ordered, prepares and administers contrast media and/or medications within scope of practice.

Monitorsnn nnpatient condition continually and reports/responds to changes in status as appropriate.nn nnPrepares equipment and supplies.

Selects appropriate exposure factors and imaging parameters.

Implements safetynn nnstandards and performs appropriate quality control procedures on equipment.

Troubleshoots, resolves, and/or reportsnn nnequipment malfunctions as necessary.nn nnImplements safety standards and performs appropriate quality control procedures on equipment.

Troubleshoots, resolves, and/or reports equipment malfunctions as necessary.nn nnPositions patient and performs imaging procedure(s).

Analyzes results and identifies issues with the quality of imaging results.

nn nnTakes appropriate action to resolve image quality issues, including repositioning patient and repeating procedure.

Enters, transmits and reports scan results.nn n n Job Requirements: n nnJOB REQUIREMENTSnn nn Minimum education nn nnHigh school diploma or equivalent Requirednn nnAssociate’s degree in Radiology Requirednn nn Required Skills nn nnRequires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.

Must be able tonn nnwork in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.nn nn Licenses: American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT)nn LifePoint Health is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans’ status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.