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Organization
- VCH
- Radiology
- Diagnostic
- Job
- Summary: JOB SUMMARY Performs procedures on patients of all ages at a technical level requiring no constant supervision of technical detail. Performs a variety of technical procedures that will require independent judgement, with ingenuity and initiative. Performs Radiological diagnostic procedures as outlined by the Radiologist. Operates diagnostic equipment, processes images and prepares room with the necessary equipment and supplies for the procedure. Other duties include, but are not limited to clerical, scheduling, transportation, ordering supplies, inventory, cleaning, and anything deemed necessary by the Medical Imaging Management Team. Follows the Radiation Protection Program including ALARA, as low as reasonably achievable for patients, physicians, and personnel. Follows all regulatory compliance for DHEC, Joint Commission, ACR and any regulatory agency governing radiation safety. Job may include direct supervision of students at the discretion of the area supervisor. Employee must have the same licensure or have completed the same training to satisfy the requirements of the discipline of the student. Direct supervision means the primary caregiver is readily available to the student throughout the shift. .
- Shift
- Info:
- Monday -
- Friday - 2:30PM - 11:00PM or
- Friday -
- Monday - 8:30PM - 07:00AM KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Shall be capable of operating all radiographic equipment, perform all radiological procedures, operate the PACS and utilize radiographic supplies per department standards
- Identifies each patient, reviews orders for consistency (examination ordered/clinical diagnosis)
- Reviews each examination for technical accuracy, presents completed examination to Radiologist and communicates pertinent data to persons responsible for the care of the patient following the procedure
- Demonstrates ability to organize patient care and set priorities by providing critical care first and by implementing the physician’s order
- Implements care in a knowledgeable, skillful, consistent and continuous manner to ensure the delivery of quality care according to age specific guidelines ranging from infancy to geriatrics
- Adheres to all department/Hospital safety procedures for patient and material handling
- Demonstrates an understanding of and adherence to Compliance and Ethics Program TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES 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.
- Core
- Accountabilities:
- Organizational
- Impact: Executes job responsibilities with the understanding of how output would affect and impact other areas related to own job area/team with occasional guidance.
- Problem
- Solving/
- Complexity of work: Analyzes moderately complex problems using technical experience and judgment.
- Breadth of
- Knowledge: Has expanded knowledge gained through experience within a professional area.
- Team
- Interaction: Provides informal guidance and support to team members.
- Core
- Capabilities :
- Supporting
- Colleagues:-
- Develops
- Self and
- Others: Invests time, energy, and enthusiasm in developing self/others to help improve performance e and gain knowledge in new areas.-
- Builds and
- Maintains
- Relationships: Maintains regular contact with key colleagues and stakeholders using formal and informal opportunities to expand and strengthen relationships.-
- Communicates
- Effectively: Recognizes group interactions and modifies one's own communication style to suit different situations and audiences.
- Delivering
- Excellent
- Services:-
- Serves
- Others with
- Compassion: Seeks to understand current and future needs of relevant stakeholders and customizes services to better address them.-
- Solves
- Complex
- Problems: Approaches problems from different angles; Identifies new possibilities to interpret opportunities and develop concrete solutions.-
- Offers
- Meaningful
- Advice and
- Support: Provides ongoing support and coaching in a constructive manner to increase employees' effectiveness.
- Ensuring
- High
- Quality: -
- Performs
- Excellent
- Work: Engages regularly in formal and informal dialogue about quality; directly addresses quality issues promptly.-
- Ensures
- Continuous
- Improvement: Applies various learning experiences by looking beyond symptoms to uncover underlying causes of problems and identifies ways to resolve them. -
- Fulfills
- Safety and
- Regulatory
- Requirements: Understands all aspects of providing a safe environment and performs routine safety checks to prevent safety hazards from occurring.
- Managing
- Resources
- Effectively: -
- Demonstrates
- Accountability: Demonstrates a sense of ownership, focusing on and driving critical issues to closure.-
- Stewards
- Organizational
- Resources: Applies understanding of the departmental work to effectively manage resources for a department/area.-
- Makes
- Data
- Driven
- Decisions: Demonstrates strong understanding of the information or data to identify and elevate opportunities.
- Fostering
- Innovation:-
- Generates
- New
- Ideas: Proactively identifies new ideas/opportunities from multiple sources or methods to improve processes beyond conventional approaches.-
- Applies
- Technology: Demonstrates an enthusiasm for learning new technologies, tools, and procedures to address short-term challenges.-
- Adapts to
- Change: Views difficult situations and/or problems as opportunities for improvement; actively embraces change instead of emphasizing negative elements. 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 This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within Vanderbilt Health, supported by a comprehensive benefits package which may include health, disability, retirement and/or wellness offerings to enhance your well-being and professional growth. 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.
