CT TECH REG

Covenant Health•Oak Ridge, TN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Methodist Overview: Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge, part of Covenant Health, is a trusted regional hospital serving East Tennessee with advanced care and a personal touch. With more than 30 specialties, including cardiology, neurosurgery, orthopedics, and vascular care, the facility offers innovative treatments for complex conditions like aneurysms, joint damage, heart failure, and chronic wounds. Backed by a team of over 1,000 healthcare professionals and 250 physicians, Methodist Medical Center combines state-of-the-art technology with compassionate care, earning national recognition for patient safety and excellence in stroke and heart care. Our facilities offer patients all the benefits of medical expertise and innovation while still embodying the convenience of a hometown medical center that is close to the support of family and friends. Position Summary: Perform diagnostic imaging of patients.

Requirements

Must be a graduate of an accredited educational program of radiologic technology, radiation therapy, or nuclear medicine technology.
Must have knowledge of: the imaging process; filing and reporting systems; current developments in imaging; hospital functions; and policies, procedures and regulations as they relate to imaging service.
For staff involved in the care of age-specific groups, knowledge of the bio-psychosocial needs of adult, geriatric and pediatric patients is essential.
Special knowledge is required in growth and development needs of pediatric/geriatric patients where applicable.
ARRT (R) and within one (1) year ARRT (CT) OR Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMCTB) and within one (1) year ARRT (CT) required.
State licensure in accordance with Tennessee guidelines.
Must be currently certified (or scheduled for certification or recertification training according to department guidelines) in the life support program(s) specific to unit(s) worked (CPR, ACLS, NALS).
BLS Certification.

Nice To Haves

Experience in sectional imaging and use of sectional imaging equipment is preferred.
Minimum 2 years CT experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Assists physician customers in obtaining patient records.
Correctly identifies records and images.
Helps maintain equipment; reports any equipment failures.
Correctly loads and processes film.
Keeps abreast of new and approved methods of imaging through independent study and continuing education.
Responds appropriately in emergency situations.
Other duties as assigned.
Cannot pose a direct threat to health or safety of self or others.
Must provide safe, efficient, competent care to customer or patient population assigned.
Must demonstrate competency of the unit specific functions described in the performance continuum, skill lists and/or standards.