Covenant Health

Imaging Technologist, Radiology Diagnostic

Full Time, 72 Hours Per Pay Period, Day Shift

Morristown Hamblen Overview:

Morristown-Hamblen Healthcare System has 167 licensed beds and 23 emergency suites. The hospital offers outstanding ancillary services including Laboratory, Radiology and Therapy services. At our Breast Imaging Center of Excellence, women can have their annual mammograms, biopsies, and can meet with a nurse navigator if needed. The Women’s Center offers six newly remodeled labor and delivery suites and has a secure nursery for the care of our newborns. It serves an eight-county region in the Lakeway Area and is equipped with modern technologies and expert staff to provide the best possible patient care. Learn more about our amazing facility at https://www.morristownhamblen.com/.

Position Summary:

Performs complex tasks associated with the operation of radiographic equipment to produce high quality X-ray images.   The Imaging Tech I is responsible for producing routine imaging procedures and support activities while maintaining safe radiation practices.  Assists in other areas of Imaging Services.

Recruiter: Alexa Robbins || arobbin2@covhlth.com || 865-374-8110

• 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. Receiving, relaying and documenting verbal, written and electronic orders in the patient’s medical record.  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. Assists licensed independent practitioner with interventional procedure, including time outs according to policy.  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, transport and hand washing.
• Proficient with all clerical duties, radiology information systems and PACS. Assists in the care of equipment. Maintains supply levels. Cleans area.
• May assist in the training and orientation of other staff.
• 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.

Minimum Education:           

None specified; however, must be sufficient to meet the standards for achievement of the below indicated license and/or certification as required by the issuing authority.

Minimum Experience:         

Must have successfully completed an educational program that is accredited by a mechanism acceptable to the ARRT.

Licensure Requirement: 

ARRT registry eligible. Must be registered ARRT (R) within six (6) months of graduation. State licensure in accordance with Tennessee guidelines.