OR Specialist Radiologic Technologist

*Overview*

CHI Memorial Hospital now part of CommonSpirit Health formed between Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health is once again the only hospital in the Chattanooga area to be named a Best Regional Hospital by U.S. News & World Report. We are proud to be the regional referral center of choice providing health care throughout Southeast Tennessee and North Georgia. We offer the following benefits to support you and your family: On-site childcare with extended hours Care@Work premium account for additional support with children pets dependent adults and household needs Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family Paid Time Off (PTO) Health/Dental/Vision Insurance Flexible spending accounts Voluntary Protection: Group Accident Critical Illness and Identify Theft Adoption Assistance Tuition Assistance for career growth and development Matching 401(k) and 457(b) Retirement Programs Wellness Program Additional incentives for eligible full time day shift and night shift opportunities

*Responsibilities*

The Staff Radiologic Technologist Specialist performs departmental and portable radiographic examinations

assists the Radiologist or Surgeon in a highly technical and professional manner during procedures

produces high quality images.

Serves the following age – specific patient populations: pediatrics adolescents

adults and geriatrics

• Uses two patient identifiers
• Compares doctor’s order to requisition for accuracy
• Performs the correct exam
• Includes all anatomy required to produce an adequate exam.
• Demonstrates continued competency in using PACS
• Routinely demonstrates the ability to prioritize workload.
• Coordinates multiple exams into the proper sequence to ensure no conflicts of exams.
• Assesses the doctor’s order and the patient’s diagnosis to determine optimal images.
• Assesses patient’s condition comfort and safety during procedures.
• Observes and reports to physician any change in patient’s condition during the procedure.
• Communicates accurate patient information in a timely manner to peers physicians and other
  
  

departments.

• Uses all diagnostic computer and communication equipment within safe limits.
• Other duties as assigned by management.
• Proficient at running C-Arm for complicated orthopedic and neuro surgery cases.
• Proficient at running the O-Arm for Neuro and Spine surgeries.
• Proficient with workflow in the OR. Able to carry the main surgery pager to organize and prioritize staff
  
  

responses to surgery cases.

• Willing and able to train other radiologic technologist staff as needed to operate C-Arm and O-Arm for
  
  

complicated orthopedic cases.

*Qualifications*

High School graduate or equivalent

Graduate of an accredited Radiology program

For currently employed student technologists within 60 days of graduation from an accredited school of Radiologic Technology

Registered/registry eligible

Must be registered within 1 year of hiring

AHA BLS

*Pay Range*

$22.89 - $33.20 /hour