Radiology Technician

About This Role

Radiology technicians are vital members of the healthcare team, using advanced imaging technology to assist in diagnosing and treating patients. This role involves direct patient care, operating specialized equipment, and ensuring the quality and accuracy of diagnostic images.

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 of a program in discipline
• MT Limited Radiologic Technologist or MT Radiologic Technologist License upon hire
• ARRT within 6 months of hire or three months post-graduation
• BCLS within 90 days of hire

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs)
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities

About the Company

Community Medical Center is a leading healthcare system with 151 beds, offering adult and pediatric treatments and technology combined with medical specialties and certifications often only available in major cities. Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care, with a diversified healthcare delivery network spanning 29 states and including 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care. The company is driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier and seeks to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful careers that make a difference in communities across the country.