About this role
Enjoy a consistent Monday–Friday schedule with no nights, weekends, or holidays!
Join Our Team!
If you're passionate about patient care, take pride in producing quality diagnostic images, and want a predictable schedule in an orthopedic setting, we'd love to hear from you!
Apply today to explore a career with Elite Sports Medicine + Orthopedics.
What You'll Do
Patient Care & Diagnostic Imaging
- Welcome patients to the radiology area and guide them through the imaging process.
- Review imaging requests in the electronic medical record (EMR) to confirm the correct examination has been ordered.
- Explain imaging procedures and provide clear instructions to help patients achieve the proper positioning.
- Obtain high-quality diagnostic images based on the ordering provider's specifications.
- Follow established radiation safety practices, including the use of protective equipment and assigned dosimetry.
- Process and upload images according to department procedures.
- Coordinate the patient's return to the appropriate exam room once imaging is complete.
Radiology Operations & Quality Control
- Maintain the organization and cleanliness of imaging rooms, disinfecting the area between patients.
- Monitor radiology supplies, track inventory, and report replenishment needs to the appropriate supervisor.
- Check imaging equipment for proper operation and promptly report equipment concerns.
- Complete required equipment inspections, routine safety checks, and quality assurance activities.
- Receive and upload imaging studies from outside facilities into the Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS).
- Prepare imaging copies on disc when requested for patient or outside-provider use.
- Follow established radiation safety protocols and maintain required documentation in accordance with applicable regulations.
- Assist with maintaining radiology procedures and updating written guidelines when necessary.
Teamwork & Professional Responsibilities
- Become familiar with the imaging views and positioning preferences used by individual providers.
- Maintain accurate records and use the EMR and other computer systems effectively.
- Protect confidential patient information and comply with HIPAA, OSHA, and applicable regulatory requirements.
- Complete required CPR, safety, compliance, and risk management training.
- Participate in team meetings and ongoing professional development activities.
- Follow company policies, procedures, and workplace expectations.
- Assist with additional duties and projects as assigned by leadership.
Qualifications
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS
- High school diploma required
- Successful completion of an accredited Radiology program
- ARRT license required
- Full-scope X-ray Operator license from State of Tennessee required
- Experience taking and transmitting radio-graphic images
- Working knowledge of managed care basics and experience working with a managed care and Medicare population
- Working knowledge of electronica medical records and word processing software
- Comfortable using email and interacting with Internet applications
- Knowledge of practice management and word processing software
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.