Radiology Technologist Float Pool
Compensation
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- Call expectations
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Job Description
- Your future role at a glance
- Location: Nashville, TN
- Facility: Ascension Saint Thomas
- Department: Diagnostic Radiology Float Pool
- Schedule: Night shift | PRN
Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity
Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.
Benefits that help you thrive
Retirement: 403(b) plan
Well-being support: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
How you’ll make an impact in this role
Produce high-fidelity diagnostic images that empower physicians to make accurate, timely medical decisions for every patient.
Champion patient safety by strictly enforcing radiation protection standards and ensuring minimal exposure while maintaining superior image quality.
Navigate advanced imaging technology and digital workflows (PACS) to ensure patient data is accurate, secure, and delivered promptly to the care team.
Manage the end-to-end imaging experience, including high-precision positioning and safe contrast administration, to ensure patient comfort and clinical accuracy.
What minimum requirements you’ll need
Licensure / Certification / Registration
- BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart
- Association or American Red Cross accepted required.
One or More of the Following Required
Cardiographic Tech credentialed from the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) obtained within 3 Months (90 days) of hire date or job transfer date.
Radiologic Technologist specializing in Radiography credentialed from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) obtained within 3 Months (90 days) of hire date or job transfer date.
Medical Sonographer credentialed from the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) obtained within 3 Months (90 days) of hire date or job transfer date.
Education
High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.
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Key Responsibilities
Produce high-fidelity diagnostic images and manage the end-to-end imaging experience for patients. Ensure patient safety by enforcing radiation protection standards and utilizing PACS for secure data delivery.
Requirements
Requires a BLS certification and one of several specialized credentials (CCI, ARRT, or ARDMS). Education requirements include a high school diploma with 2 years experience, an associate/technical degree, or 4 years of specific job experience.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Radiology Technologist Float Pool at Ascension a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Radiology (Imaging Tech) — ranked against 128 active Radiology (Imaging Tech) listings on WeekdayDoc.
Radiology Career Context
Of the 50 active Radiology listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 46% have no call, 50% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Tennessee is 91.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.6% of Tennessee clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Location & Logistics
Tennessee has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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