Interventional Radiology Tech Pool

Baptist Health; Homewood (AL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health Homewood, Alabama, is seeking a Radiology Technologist to provide diagnostic imaging and related procedures with attention to patient safety and quality care.

The role supports variable shifts, adheres to radiation safety standards, documents patient history, and collaborates with team to ensure successful procedures. Experience not required; ARRT certification within 12 months of hire and current BLS are required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technology program.
• ARRT certification current or eligible within 12 months of hire.
• Current BLS/Healthcare Provider certification.

Responsibilities

• Performs diagnostic imaging to demonstrate anatomy for interpretation and/or intervention.
• Maintains professional judgment and quality patient care.
• Ensures accurate patient identification and documentation.
• Adheres to radiation safety principles to minimize exposure.
• Operates radiology equipment and ensures image quality and annotation.
• Assists in supervision/training of student technologists.

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology

Job description

Position Summary

RADIOLOGY TECHNOLOGIST provides quality patient care when performing diagnostic imaging and related procedures to demonstrate anatomy for interpretationand/or intervention while adhering to radiation safety principles.

SHIFT: Variable shift in support of radiology needs for coverage (PTO, etc).

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• Performs diagnostic imaging and related procedures to demonstrate anatomy and/or physiology for interpretation and/or intervention.
• 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 Baptist 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 is demonstrated.
• 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.
• Administers medical aid as required in cases of adverse reactions 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 reasonable regular, punctual attendance consistent with Baptist Health policies, the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards.
• Maintains compliance with all Baptist 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/Training Graduate of accredited school of Radiologic Technology.

Licensure/Certification

• Maintains current BLS/Healthcare Provider certification AND
• Must be registered through the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification within twelve (12) months of hire.

Experience None.