X-Ray Tech PRN

Key Responsibilities

• Prepares patients for radiologic procedures
• Protects patient, self, and other staff from radiation hazards
• Takes x-rays following established procedures for patient care and safety
• Selects proper ionizing factors for radiological diagnosis
• Adjusts/sets radiographic controls
• Positions patients and takes x-rays of specific parts of the patient’s body as requested by physicians
• Develops and processes radiographic film
• Checks x-rays for clarity of image, retaking when needed
• Distributes x-rays to appropriate medical staff
• Maintains required records including patient records, daily logbooks, and monthly reports
• Performs quantity and quality control checks to assure x-ray unit meets standards required by laws, rules, and departmental policies
• Complies with safety standards
• Cleans, maintains, and makes minor adjustments to radiographic equipment, including determining equipment repairs
• Maintains radiographic supplies, film, and orders as necessary
• Performs other duties as assigned

  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.

  Breadth of Knowledge

  This position requires a broad understanding of the field and the ability to apply technical knowledge to solve complex problems.

  Core Capabilities

  • Serving Others with Compassion: Seeks to understand current and future needs of relevant stakeholders and customizes services to better address them.
  • Solving Complex Problems: Approaches problems from different angles; Identifies new possibilities to interpret opportunities and develop concrete solutions.
  • Offering Meaningful Advice and Support: Provides ongoing support and coaching in a constructive manner to increase employees' effectiveness.
  • Fulfilling Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Understands all aspects of providing a safe environment and performs routine safety checks to prevent safety hazards from occurring.
  • Ensuring High Quality: Engages regularly in formal and informal dialogue about quality; directly addresses quality issues promptly.
  • Generating New Ideas: Proactively identifies new ideas/opportunities from multiple sources or methods to improve processes beyond conventional approaches.
  • Adapting to Change: Views difficult situations and/or problems as opportunities for improvement; actively embraces change instead of emphasizing negative elements.

  Position Qualifications

  • Relevant Work Experience: Experience Level : 1 year
  • Education: Graduate of an approved discipline specific program