Rad Tech

Southeast Health; Dothan (AL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Southeast Health in Dothan, AL, is seeking a Radiologic Technologist to coordinate and perform diagnostic radiologic procedures, operating fluoroscopic equipment and upholding radiation safety for patients and staff. The role includes coverage for the emergency room, surgery, and other radiologic needs.

Essential duties include adhering to hospital radiation policies, protecting patient information, documenting exams in PACS, and communicating with Radiologists.

Qualifications

• Registered ARRT within one year of graduation or hire.
• Two or more years of imaging experience (preferred).
• Graduate of AMA COE radiologic technology program; CPR certification.
• Undergraduate degree (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and performs diagnostic radiologic cases for patients.
• Operates radiologic and fluoroscopic equipment with strict radiation safety.
• Provides coverage to the emergency room, surgery, and other radiologic procedures.
• Documents exams and charges accurately using PACS and hospital systems.
• Communicates patient history and symptoms to Radiologist.

Job description

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Job Description Summary

Coordinates and performs the diagnostic radiologic cases for patients. Operates all radiologic and fluoroscopic equipment and observes all radiation safety rules concerning patients, co-workers, self and others. Provides coverage to the emergency room, surgery and any other situations requesting radiologic procedures

Job Description

Essential Functions

• Manages all information obtained with strict confidentiality to safeguard patient information from use by unauthorized personnel.
• Follows Southeast Health Center’s safety guidelines for self, patients, visitors, and employees.
• Follows Southeast Health Center’s infection prevention policies.
• Independently handles communications in a manner, which decreases conflict.
• Is familiar with and follows hospital wide Radiation Policy and rules set forth by the Alabama Department of Public Health Division of Radiation Control
• Understand the preparation required for departmental exams.
• Uses the PACS System in documenting correctly and accurately patientinformation to insure the quality of patient care.
• Uses the computer system correctly in charging the correct patient account with correct exams and supplies.
• Demonstrates the ability to perform all exams in the department. Has taken the initiative to insure one’s own competency with each exam.
• Communicates accurate patient history and symptoms to Radiologist.

Direct Reports

• None

Qualifications

Minimum Experience Required

• Registered by as a Technologist by American Registry of Radiologic Technologists within one (1) year of graduation date or within one (1) year of hire.

Minimum Experience Preferred

• Two (2) or more years of imaging experience

Minimum Education Required

• Graduate of a recognized, approved American Medical Association Council of Education program in radiologic technology.
• CPR Certification

Minimum Education Preferred

• Completion of a undergraduate degree

Required Skills/Abilities

• Basic typing and computer skills.
• Experience in operating personal computers in a Windows environment.
• Customer service oriented.
• Annual completion of competency requirements.
• Call support to the hospital within 30 minutes of notification.

Shift
Evening

Shift Details

Second

FTE
1

Type
Regular

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