X-Ray Technologist

Description:

Tennessee Orthopaedic Alliance is one of the nation's largest orthopedic networks. TOA offers comprehensive medical and surgical treatment of bone, joint and soft tissue disorders. Our treatment is compassionate, conservative, and prompt, providing patients with the specialized orthopedic care they deserve.

There are numerous reasons why TOA is an employer of choice; here are a few of them:

•Stability and Growth - TOA promotes long-term employment in positions as well as growth opportunities for those who want to further their career goals.

•Impact - TOA's team members use our careers - whether in our clinics or our business office - to make a positive difference in the community by building relationships and positively impacting patient lifestyles.

•Work Environment - The TOA team focuses on cultivating an excellent working environment; one of positivity, collaboration, job satisfaction, and engagement.

•Total Rewards - TOA offers competitive salaries based on the current East Tennessee wage market, plus a comprehensive benefit package, including Medical, Dental, Paid Time Off, Extended Illness Bank and more. Our 401(k) plan provides a company match, safe harbor match and profit-sharing match to go along with your contributions.

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Our X-Ray Technologists play an important part in the daily operation of our clinics. This role partners with other clinical staff and administrative team members to ensure our patients receive excellent care. Our X-Ray Technologists demonstrate a deeply rooted compassion for helping our patients and are committed to making sure our operations run smoothly.

Responsibilities include:

•Perform satisfactory radiographic procedures as requested by physicians

•Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and produce quality radiographs

•Must be able to lift patients, and transport patients via wheelchair and stretcher

•Maintain a safe and clean working environment

•Gains patient cooperation by reducing anxieties; providing explanation of exams; answering patient questions

•Prepares patient for radiographic procedure by proper patient dressing/ undressing, proper positioning, moving equipment into specified position, and adjusting controls to set exposure factors

•Minimizes radiation to patients and staff by practicing radiation protection techniques.

•Willing to assist with other clinical duties as assigned

Requirements

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS AND OTHER QUALIFICATIONS:

•High school diploma required

•Graduate of an accredited radiologic technologist program.

•ARRT certified

•State of Tennessee Medical Board X-ray Operators License required or eligible to obtain.

•Prior orthopedic x-ray experience, preferred

TOA is an equal opportunity employer. TOA conducts background checks on applicants who accept employment offers.