• OR Specialist Radiologic Technologist

    Catholic Health Initiatives (Chattanooga, TN)


    Job Summary and Responsibilities

     

    4- 10 hr shifts variable days

     

    As a Staff OR Specialist Radiologic Technologist, you will perform high-quality departmental and portable radiographic examinations for diverse patient populations (pediatrics to geriatrics). You will expertly assist Radiologists or Surgeons during procedures, producing high-quality images.

    Key responsibilities include:

    + **Patient & Exam Accuracy:** Using two patient identifiers, verifying doctor's orders, performing correct exams, and ensuring all required anatomy is captured.

    + **Workflow & Prioritization:** Demonstrating proficiency in PACS, prioritizing workload, coordinating multiple exams, and assessing orders/diagnoses for optimal imaging.

    + **Patient Care & Communication:** Assessing patient condition, comfort, and safety; reporting changes to physicians; and communicating accurate patient information to peers, physicians, and other departments.

    + **Equipment Expertise:** Safely operating all diagnostic, computer, and communication equipment.

    + **Surgical Support:** Demonstrating advanced proficiency in running C-Arm for complex orthopedic and neuro surgeries, and O-Arm for neuro and spine surgeries. You will manage the main surgery pager to organize and prioritize staff responses for surgical cases.

    + **Training & Development:** Willingness and ability to train other radiologic technologists on C-Arm and O-Arm operations for complicated orthopedic cases.

    Job Requirements

    High School graduate or equivalent

     

    Graduate of an accredited Radiology program

     

    For currently employed student technologists, within 60 days of graduation from an accredited school of Radiologic Technology

     

    Registered/registry eligible

     

    Must be registered within 1 year of hiring

    AHA BLS

    Where You'll Work

     

    CHI Memorial, a member of CommonSpirit, is an award-winning, not-for-profit, faith-based health care organization dedicated to the healing ministry of Jesus Christ. Founded by the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth, we offer a comprehensive continuum of care, from preventative and primary care to acute hospital services specializing in cancer, cardiac, neuroscience, stroke, and orthopedic services. Our commitment to excellence has earned us top prestigious recognition repeatedly from U.S. News and World Report, PINC AI™, CMS, Healthgrades®, Leapfrog, and most recently as one of the Best Places to Work in Tennessee. We are proud to serve Southeast Tennessee and Northwest Georgia with the expertise of 4,700 team members and nearly 500 affiliated physicians.

    Pay Range

    $24.27 - $36.10 /hour

     

    We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.