Radiology Technician

Certification: ARRT within 6 monhts of hire; BCLS within 90 days of hire

Schedule: Full Time - Days (9a-5p)

Your experience matters 

Southern TN Regional Health System - Pulaski is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As an Radiology Technician joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ^®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

How you'll contribute 

A Radiology Technician who excels in this role:

• Performs various imaging procedures in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice. 
• Reviews patient history and physician's orders.
•  Educates patients regarding procedures, equipment and exams to ensure patient's understanding and cooperation.
• Prepares equipment and supplies.
• Selects appropriate exposure factors and imaging parameters.
• Implements safety standards and performs appropriate quality control procedures on equipment. 
• Troubleshoots, resolves, and/or reports equipment malfunctions as necessary.
• Positions patient and performs imaging procedure(s). 
• Analyzes results and identifies issues with the quality of imaging results. 
• Takes appropriate action to resolve image quality issues, including repositioning patients and repeating procedures as necessary. 
• Enters, transmits and reports scan results.

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers: 

• 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.

What we're looking for 

• Graduate of a program in related discipline - Associate's degree is preferred
• License: (TN) State Radiation Operators License orTemporary (TN) State Radiation Operators license 
• Certification: ARRT within 6 monhts of hire; BCLS within 90 days of hire
• BLS Certification
• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. 
   

More about Southern TN Regional Health System - Pulaski

• STRHS - Pulaski is part of the Southern Tennessee Regional Health System, a regional network of hospitals and healthcare services serving communities in southern Tennessee. The Pulaski campus provides inpatient and outpatient services to Giles County and the surrounding area at its 95-bed, Joint Commission-accredited acute care facility and physician practices.

EEOC Statement

"Highpoint Health Winchester with Ascension Saint Thomas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Highpoint Health Winchester with Ascension Saint Thomas is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.