Cat Scan and X-Ray Technician - PRN

Andalusia Regional Hospital; Andalusia (AL); Presencial; USD 55.000 - 75.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Andalusia Health in Andalusia, AL seeks a Radiologic Technologist to perform diagnostic imaging and support accurate patient diagnoses. You will position patients, select exposure factors, and ensure high-quality images while maintaining safety standards.

The role requires graduation from an accredited radiography program, state licensure as a Radiologic Technologist, ARRT certification, and BCLS. Collaboration with clinicians is essential in a fast-paced care setting.

Formación

• Graduate of an accredited radiography program.
• Licensed Radiologic Technologist in the state of practice.
• ARRT certification required.
• BCLS certification required.

Responsabilidades

• Review and interpret physician orders and patient history.
• Position patients and select appropriate imaging parameters.
• Prepare contrast media and medications within scope of practice if ordered.
• Adhere to radiation safety standards and quality control procedures.
• Enter, transmit and report scan results.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses and other staff to ensure timely, high-quality imaging.

Conocimientos

Critical thinking

Work under pressure

Educación

Accredited radiography program graduate

Descripción del empleo

Description

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Andalusia, Alabama
Facility Andalusia Health
Req ID 558530 Post Date 09/03/2026

Description

Join Andalusia Health in Andalusia, AL, an 88-bed, Joint Commission–accredited hospital that has earned chest pain and heart failure accreditations, and designation as a Baby-Friendly hospital. Andalusia delivers a broad range of inpatient and outpatient specialty services while embracing a shared commitment to patient safety and high-quality care. Grow your career with Andalusia, where we value your contributions to the community we serve.

Job Summary

The Radiologic Technologist performs diagnostic imaging procedures to support accurate and timely patient diagnosis and treatment. This role is responsible for safely positioning patients, selecting appropriate technical factors, and producing high-quality images in accordance with physician orders, established protocols, and regulatory standards. The Radiologic Technologist applies professional judgment to ensure image quality, patient safety, and comfort, while adhering to radiation safety principles and quality control requirements. The position works collaboratively with physicians, nurses, and other clinical staff to deliver high-quality patient care in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Essential Functions

• Reviews patient history and physician’s orders
• Educates patient regarding procedures, equipment and exam to ensure patient’s understanding and cooperation
• When ordered, prepares and administers contrast media and/or medications within scope of practice
• Monitors patient condition continually and reports/responds to changes in status as appropriate
• Prepares equipment and supplies
• Selects appropriate exposure factors and imaging parameters
• Implements safety standards and performs appropriate quality control procedures on equipment
• Troubleshoots, resolves, and/or reports equipment malfunctions as necessary
• Positions patient and performs imaging procedures
• Analyzes results and identifies issues with the quality of imaging results
• Takes appropriate action to resolve image quality issues, including repositioning patient and repeating procedure
• Enter, transmits and reports scan results
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations

• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement, and the ability to work with minimal supervision
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action

Qualifications

Education

• Postsecondary (Cert/Diploma/Program Grad) graduate of an accredited program of medical radiography (required)

Licenses/Certifications

• Licensed Radiologic Technologist in the state of practice Upon Hire (required)
• ARRT - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Upon Hire (required)

Experience

• 1+ years radiologic tech experience (preferred)
• BCLS required