Radiology Technician

About This Role

This full-time radiology technologist position on the mid shift is for a professional dedicated to providing exceptional patient care at Highpoint Health - Sumner with Ascension Saint Thomas. The role involves performing imaging procedures and educating patients, contributing to healthier communities.

Responsibilities

• Review patient history and physician's orders
• Educate patients regarding procedures, equipment, and exams to ensure understanding and cooperation
• Prepare and administer contrast media and/or medications within the scope of practice when ordered
• Monitor patient condition continually and report/respond to changes in status as appropriate
• Prepare equipment and supplies
• Select appropriate exposure factors and imaging parameters
• Implement safety standards and perform appropriate quality control procedures on equipment
• Troubleshoot, resolve, and/or report equipment malfunctions as necessary
• Position patients and perform imaging procedure(s)
• Analyze results and identify issues with the quality of imaging results
• Take appropriate action to resolve image quality issues, including repositioning the patient and repeating the procedure
• Enter, transmit, and report scan results

Requirements

• Graduate or Registry Eligible Radiologic Technologist of an educational program in Radiologic Technology
• AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certified
• Registry Eligible Technologist must be registered within three (3) months of graduation

Nice to have:

• 6 months experience as Rad Tech

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees
• Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance
• Short- and long-term disability
• Paid family leave and paid time off
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance
• Loan assistance
• 401(k) retirement package and company match
• Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs)
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities

About the Company

Highpoint Health - Sumner with Ascension Saint Thomas, formerly Sumner Regional Medical Center, is a 167-bed Level III Trauma Center. It has been providing quality health care to Gallatin, Hendersonville and the surrounding areas for 65 years, growing from a facility with 50 employees and seven physicians to a comprehensive health care leader with more than 1,000 employees and 300 physicians. The hospital is fully accredited by The Joint Commission and is one of the largest non-government employers in Sumner County.