Covenant Health

Imaging Tech Student, Radiology Diagnostic

PRN/OCC, Hours and shifts vary

Covenant Health is the region's top performing healthcare network. Each of our more than 10,000 employees, physicians, and volunteers are unified by one covenant: to put our patients first every day, to strive for excellence in everything we do, and to make Covenant Health the first and best choice in our region.

Cumberland Medical Center is a 189-bed hospital in Crossville, Tennessee, with more than 650 employees and 175 active physicians. It offers a full range of specialty services, including cardiology, gastroenterology, surgery, orthopedics, maternity services, cancer care, and advanced wound care.

• • Emergency Department: 24 emergency beds       
  • Intensive Care Unit (ICU): 12 ICU beds
  • Labor & Delivery: 12 LDRP suites
  • Med/Surg: 37 beds
    
  • Surgery: 9 operating room surgery suites
  • Telemetry: 37 beds  
    

Fully accredited by the Joint Commission, Cumberland Medical Center is an acute care hospital offering all private patient rooms as well as specialized services not usually found in the rural medical system.

For seriously ill patients, advanced medical and surgical care is provided at CMC including telemetry monitored beds and an intensive care unit. Additionally, Cumberland Medical Center offers an outpatient imaging center, same day surgery unit, cardiac and pulmonary rehab programs, a sleep disorder center, breast center, cancer center, and hyperbaric medicine and wound center.

"Cumberland Medical Center offers a unique, family-oriented healthcare setting in a rural environment. We strive to deliver exceptional care to our patients, their loved ones, and each other. We look forward to welcoming team-focused people to grow their careers with us!" - Chief Nursing Officer, Cumberland Medical Center 

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: Brittany Partello || bpartell@covhlth.com || (865) 374-5363

• 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.

Minimum Education:           

Must be concurrently enrolled in a JCERT accredited radiography program.

Minimum Experience:         

None.

Licensure Requirement:      

None. BLS certified preferred.