CT Technologist FT Days Imaging

Brookwood Baptist Health; Connecticut; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare facility in Birmingham seeks a Radiologic Technologist to provide quality patient care through diagnostic imaging. The role involves performing procedures, ensuring patient safety, and adhering to regulatory standards. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in radiologic technology and patient care.

Qualifications

• Valid Certified Radiologic Technologist licensure by the State of Alabama.
• Maintains current BLS/Healthcare Provider certification.

Responsibilities

• Performs diagnostic imaging and related procedures.
• Assesses patient conditions and ensures successful completion of procedures.
• Applies principles of radiation safety.

Skills

Patient Care

Radiation Safety

Technical Proficiency

Education

Graduate of accredited school of Radiologic Technology

Job description

Position Summary

Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital

Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital is a 595-bed comprehensive healthcare facility known for providing a wide range of medical services and specialized care to the Homewood community and beyond. Our dedicated team of physicians, nurses, clinicians and medical professionals are committed to delivering quality and compassionate care.

Accredited by The Joint Commission, Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital is recognized for excellence in stroke care, cardiovascular services, rehabilitation, bariatrics, surgical care including minimally invasive procedures and is one of the largest providers of psychiatry care in the state. We have earned Primary Stroke Center certification from The Joint Commission and Get With the Guidelines Gold Plus Achievement in Stroke from the American Heart Association. Our bariatric program is accredited by the American College of Surgeons Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP) as a Comprehensive Center.

The campus also includes the Women’s Medical Center, providing full-service care for women at all stages of life, including gynecologic surgery, maternity, and a labor and delivery unit with a Level III NICU. The center holds Advanced Certification in Perinatal Care from The Joint Commission.

Position Summary

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.

HOURS:3/12 hour day shifts

LOCATION:7131 Cahaba Valley Road, Suite 101 Birmingham, Al 35242

Responsibilities

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

Other Related Functions• Maintains cleanliness of work area and equipment.• Maintains well-stocked and organized work areas.• Provides patient transport.

Qualifications

Education/TrainingGraduate of accredited school of Radiologic Technology.

Licensure/CertificationValid Certified Radiologic Technologist licensure by the State of Alabama andValid American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification orValid Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) in (CT)Maintains current BLS/Healthcare Provider certification.