Radiologic Technologist

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Job Summary:

Performs various roles involved in imaging procedures within the perioperative setting. These roles are performed in accordance with established departmental policies and procedures to ensure the best possible patient care services are delivered.

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We are seeking Radiologic Technologists to join our OR radiology team at our brand-new Jim Ayers Tower on main campus at Vanderbilt University Hospital

POSITION HIGHTLIGHTS:

• New grads and experienced Technologists welcome to apply

• $10,000 sign on bonus.

• Full-time positions with various shifts available (3 12-hour shifts per week)

• Industry competitive rates.

• Shift differentials are available.

• Relocation assistance available.

• The sign-on bonus is not applicable to current VUMC staff or former staff who have worked for VUMC in the past twelve months. The sign-on bonus is only available for full-time positions.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for operating and maintaining radiologic equipment to produce high-quality medical images for surgical procedures.

• Reviews radiology exam requests and patient identification to ensure safe, appropriate, and cost-effective imaging.

• Applies broad range of skills to ensure exam is completed timely and meets quality and compliance standards.

• Provides appropriate radiation protection to patients, staff and self-according to prescribed safety standards.

• Assists in the orientation and training of new staff.

• The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned.

• Consideration may be given to candidates that can obtain license/certification within 6 months in accordance with state guidelines.

TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES:

• PATIENT DOCUMENTATION (Novice): Possesses sufficient proficiency to successfully demonstrate patient documentation in practical applications of moderate difficulty, including PACS. Generally, works under the direction of others while accomplishing assignments.

• COMPLIANCE (Novice): Can explain and apply basic statutory instructions in normal situations on the job. Understands the principles upon which the rules and regulations are based. Appropriately escalates problems relating to rules and regulations in timely and effective manner.

• ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY KNOWLEDGE (Novice):  Possesses sufficient proficiency to successfully demonstrate radiology services in practical applications of moderate difficulty.

• RADIOLOGY (Novice): Possesses sufficient proficiency to successfully demonstrate radiology services in practical applications of moderate difficulty. Equipment utilized in this role includes C-arms, 3D C-arms, O-arm, portable X-ray units, QA on the AIRO CT, and other imaging equipment.

Allied health is among the fastest growing occupations in healthcare today. This area can be defined as credentialed professionals who perform supportive, diagnostic, and therapeutic health care services to promote health and prevent disease in a variety of settings.

These areas are crucial to Vanderbilt Health's reputation for excellence in these areas that has made us a major center for patient referrals from throughout the Mid-South.

Each year, people throughout Tennessee and the southeast choose Vanderbilt Health for their health care because of our leadership in medical science and our dedication to treating patients with dignity and compassion.

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Core Accountabilities:

Organizational Impact: Delivers job responsibilities that impact own job area/team with some guidance. Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Uses existing procedures, research and analysis to solve standard job related problems that may require some judgement. Breadth of Knowledge: Requires subject matter knowledge within a professional area to meet job requirements. Team Interaction: Individually contributes to project/ work teams.

Core Capabilities :

Supporting Colleagues: - Develops Self and Others: Continuously improves own skills by identifying development opportunities.- Builds and Maintains Relationships: Seeks to understand colleagues priorities, working styles and develops relationships across areas. - Communicates Effectively: Openly shares information with others and communicates in a clear and courteous manner. Delivering Excellent Services: - Serves Others with Compassion: Invests time to understand the problems, needs of others and how to provide excellent service. - Solves Complex Problems: Seeks to understand issues, solves routine problems, and raises proper concerns to supervisors in a timely manner. - Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Listens carefully to understand the issues and provides accurate information and support. Ensuring High Quality: - Performs Excellent Work: Checks work quality before delivery and asks relevant questions to meet quality standards.- Ensures Continuous Improvement: Shows eagerness to learn new knowledge, technologies, tools or systems and displays willingness to go above and beyond. - Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Demonstrates basic knowledge of conditions that affect safety and reports unsafe conditions to the appropriate person or department. Managing Resources Effectively :- Demonstrates Accountability: Takes responsibility for completing assigned activities and thinks beyond standard approaches to provide high-quality work/service. - Stewards Organizational Resources: Displays understanding of how personal actions will impact departmental resources. - Makes Data Driven Decisions: Uses accurate information and good decision making to consistently achieve results on time and without error. Fostering Innovation: - Generates New Ideas: Willingly proposes/accepts ideas or initiatives that will impact day-to-day operations by offering suggestions to enhance them.- Applies Technology: Absorbs new technology quickly; understands when to utilize the appropriate tools and procedures to ensure proper course of action. - Adapts to Change: Embraces changes by keeping an open mind to changing plans and incorporates change instructions into own area of work.

Position Qualifications:

Responsibilities:

Certifications:

LIC-American Registry of Radiologic Technologists - Licensure-Others

Work Experience:

Relevant Work Experience

Experience Level :

Less than 1 year

Education:

Graduate of an approved discipline specific program (Required)

Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity.  EOE/Vets/Disabled.

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