X Ray Technologist Limited Scope - Tuberculosis (TB) Elimination Program

Position Description

The Tuberculosis (TB) Elimination Program at the Metro Public Health Department (MPHD) is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented, X Ray Technologist.

The TB Elimination Program works with community agencies, providers, and hospitals to identify persons who have active TB disease. Diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up services are provided to all persons in Davidson County who are diagnosed with active TB disease. Contact investigations are conducted in partnership with patients who have active TB disease to identify, evaluate, and treat individuals who have been exposed to active TB. Directly observed therapy is provided to all persons with TB disease, children, and some high-risk contacts. TB Infection (TBI) treatment is available for all persons diagnosed with TBI and who accept treatment.

If you have any questions about this position, please contact MPHD HR at (615)-340-5640.

Typical Duties

• Positions patients in front of the X-ray machine, adjusts immobilization devices, and provides appropriate radiation protection.
• Adjusts switches regulating length and intensity of exposure and makes minor adjustments to equipment.
• Administers routine chest X-ray exams as ordered by the treating clinician.
• Maintains quality assurance by performing appropriate validity tests and keeping quality assurance records.
• Performs ancillary testing and tasks as ordered by treating clinicians.
• Maintains record of tests performed, i.e., radiologic report posting/charting.
• Affords assistance with clinic and directly observed therapy (DOT) outreach duties.
• Affords assistance with community TB screenings and research studies, and other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited program for X-ray technologist.
• Limited or full Medical Radiologic Technologist Certificate (LMRT).
• Tennessee Division of Health-Related Boards issued certificate.

Candidates with accreditations earned in a foreign institute are encouraged to apply, however at the present time MPHD is not sponsoring individuals through any of the US Government’s employment-based immigration programs.

MPHD seeks to be a socially and culturally responsive organization that acknowledges and addresses historical and current inequities in our public health promotion and practice. Successful candidates will demonstrate the ability to work with multicultural communities.

Preferred Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to check vital signs.
• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic, clinical office environment.

Benefits

• Full-time, Civil Service positions:
  • 10 Vacation Days per year (increasing after 5 years of service)
  • 1 Sick Day per month
  • 12 Paid Holidays per year
• Public Safety - Sworn and Civilian positions:
  • 20 Vacation Days per year
  • 3 Personal days per year
  • 1 Sick Day per month
  • 12 paid holidays per year
• Part-time, Non Civil Service positions:
  • Visit HR and Benefits webpages for more information.
• Full-time, Non Civil Service positions:
  • Contact hiring department for benefits information
• Seasonal/Temporary positions:
  • No benefits offered.

Application Instructions

Do you have a Limited or full Medical Radiologic Technologist Certificate (LMRT)?

• Yes
• No

Employer

Human Resources Division
700 President Ronald Reagan Way, Suite 201
Nashville, Tennessee, 37210
(615) 862-6640