PRN Radiology Tech

Education/Experience/Knowledge:
• Two – Five years RT experience
• Thorough knowledge of various medical imaging procedures and equipment including: proper technique and positioning, handling and administering ionizing radiation, radiographic anatomy and physiology, and medical terminology.
• Applicants must be registered by the ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) 
• Required Tennessee State X-Ray License
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills required
• Knowledge of radiation safety techniques: Collimation, Radiation Monitoring, Protection (Time, Distance, and Shielding).
• Operational knowledge of computerized/digital radiography is preferred
• PACS Operating Knowledge

Physical/Mental Demands:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential:
Communication with others to exchange or express information and ideas. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make fine distinctions in sounds. Determine the accuracy, neatness, thoroughness of the work assigned and perceive general observations. Remaining upright on the feet, particularly 75% of the time. Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks. Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist and/ or by bending leg and spine. Extending the hands and arms in any direction. Exerting force upon an object so that an object moves away/toward the force. Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers. Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm. Perform a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature. Perform with frequent interruptions and/ or distractions. Make appropriate job decisions following standard office policies and past precedents. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with co-workers and the public. Ability to interact appropriately with colleagues and patients for different purposes and different context.  Constantly operates a computer or other large machinery. 

Marginal: 
Must be able to remain in a stationary position at least 25% of the time. Medium work that includes moving objects up to 50 pounds occasionally. Work independently and identify potentially more effective methods of work operations. Observing an area that can be seen up and down or to right or left while eyes are fixed on a given point. Ability to identify and distinguish colors.

Disclaimer:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification.  They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned.

All job requirements are subject to possible revision to reflect changes in the position requirements or to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.