CT Technologist-Hoover Imaging Center Full Time Days 8a-4:30p

Baptist Health; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a skilled Radiologic Technologist to deliver exceptional patient care through diagnostic imaging. This role involves exercising professional judgment, ensuring patient safety, and adhering to radiation safety principles. You will be responsible for positioning patients and equipment, assessing diagnostic images, and providing instructions to achieve optimal results. Join a dedicated team where your expertise in radiologic technology will contribute to high-quality patient outcomes while maintaining compliance with industry standards. This opportunity offers a chance to grow in a supportive environment committed to excellence.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology.
• Valid Certified Radiologic Technologist licensure by the State of Alabama.

Responsibilities

• Exercises professional judgment in performance of services and maintains quality care.
• Positions patient and equipment to achieve high-quality images for interpretation.
• Applies principles of radiation safety to minimize exposure.

Skills

Patient Care

Radiation Safety

Diagnostic Imaging

Venipuncture

Quality Control

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology

Tools

Corporate Radiology computer systems

Job description

Position Summary

Baptist Health Princeton Hospital (Hoover Imaging Center)

Provides quality patient care when performing diagnostic imaging and related procedures to demonstrate anatomy for interpretation and/or intervention while adhering to radiation safety principles.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

1. Exercises professional judgment in performance of services and maintains a demeanor complimentary to quality care.
2. Delivers appropriate care while recognizing patient conditions and ensuring successful completion of procedures.
3. Complies with all state and federal regulations applicable to each modality.
4. Adheres to Orlando Health mission statements and strategic imperatives.
5. Assesses the patient’s physical condition and age-specific needs.
6. Provides instructions that achieve patient cooperation and desired results.
7. Performs proper patient identification, acquires patient’s clinical history, and ensures that the information is accurately documented.
8. Positions patient, equipment, associated devices, and manipulates technical factors to achieve high-quality images for interpretation.
9. Assesses diagnostic images for technical quality, proper annotation, and patient identification, ensuring that all relevant anatomy is demonstrated.
10. Applies principles of radiation safety to minimize exposure to patients, self, and others.
11. Comprehends and complies with Quality Control standards and participates in all Quality Control tasks.
12. Demonstrates proficiency in contrast medication administration with and without use of power injectors.
13. Performs venipuncture and evaluates IV access for contrast administration as prescribed by a licensed practitioner.
14. Administers medical aid as required in cases of adverse reactions to contrast medication and/or other emergencies.
15. Applies appropriate standard precautions and personal protective equipment to prevent cross-contamination of contagious diseases.
16. Assists in supervision of student technologists and training of new technologists.
17. Utilizes all Corporate Radiology computer systems effectively and accurately.
18. Ensures safety of all customers.
19. Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards.
20. Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies, department guidelines, and education requirements.

Other Related Functions

1. Maintains cleanliness of work area and equipment.
2. Maintains well-stocked and organized work areas.
3. Provides patient transport.

Qualifications

Education/Training

• Graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology.

Licensure/Certification

• Valid Certified Radiologic Technologist licensure by the State of Alabama if required by the state.
• Valid American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification or
• Valid Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) in (CT).
• Maintains current BLS/Healthcare Provider certification.