Radiologic Technologist Full-Time

Hughston; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $5,000

Job summary

The Hughston Clinic seeks a Radiologic Technologist to assist physicians and staff in producing high quality radiographs for patient care in an orthopaedic setting.

You will handle radiographic technique, operate imaging systems, assist with requisitions and patient positioning, and support training for student technologists. A two-year radiologic technology program and state licensure coursework are required, along with BLS and HIPAA knowledge.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited two-year radiologic technology program or equivalent military training.
• Completion of coursework required for appropriate state licensure and certification(s) (if applicable).

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians and staff with radiographic care and producing high quality radiographs.
• Must command radiographic technique and be able to assist other staff.
• Understand and carry out radiology requisitions and views; memorize physician view requirements.
• Assist patients into positions and lift as needed; perform X-rays per safety procedures.
• Stock supplies and manage radiation protection and shielding materials.
• Provide training and supervision to student technologists.
• Ensure equipment is functioning and report malfunctions.
• Operate portables and C-Arm equipment; support EMR documentation and room sterilization.
• Provide back-up support to Medical Assistants with rooming, transcription, tests, vitals, minor procedures, DME placement, and exam-room cleanliness.
• Import and upload outside CDs for clinic.

Skills

Radiographic technique

Medical imaging system

Patient positioning

HIPAA knowledge

Education

Two-year radiologic technology program

State licensure coursework

Tools

C-Arm equipment

Job description

Position Goal

Assist physicians and other staff members with care of patients in producing high quality radiographs.

Recruitment Bonus

• $5,000 SIGN-ON BONUS**

Position Responsibilities

• Must have a command of radiographic technique.
• Must have command of medical imaging system and be able to assist other staff members as needed.
• Responsible for understanding and carrying out radiology requisitions and views.
• Memorize what views each physician requires on exams.
• Assist patients in getting into the positions required to get the radiographs needed with the occasional need to lift the patient.
• Take X-rays following established procedures for patient care and safety.
• Stock necessary supplies.
• Use a variety of radiation protection and shielding materials.
• Assist with and provides direct training and supervision to student technologists.
• Ensure equipment is in working order. Report any malfunction to supervisor in a timely manner.
• Carry out radiology requisitions and views. Use radiographic technique, medical imaging system, and assist other staff members as needed.
• Operate all portables and C-Arm equipment (if applicable).
• Provide back up support to Medical Assistants, which includes rooming patients, transcribing, entering tests and procedures, EMR documentation, reviewing initial vital signs, assisting with minor procedures (e.g. suture/staple removal), assisting with DME placement/removal, and ensuring all equipment and exam rooms are sterilized and clean/stocked (if applicable).
• Import and upload outside CDs for clinic.

Experience

Required:

• None.

Preferred:

• Previous orthopaedic experience.

Education

Required:

• Graduate of an accredited two-year radiologic technology program or equivalent military training.
• Completion of coursework required for appropriate state licensure and certification(s) (if applicable).

Special Qualifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
• Knowledge of radiographic technique and medical imaging system(s).
• Vast knowledge of musculoskeletal anatomy.
• Ability to work independently and have working knowledge of HIPAA requirements.
• Valid Driver’s License and satisfactory motor vehicle record (MVR) may be required (MVR will be screened on an annual basis).

The Hughston Clinic, The Hughston Foundation, The Hughston Surgical Center, Hughston Clinic Orthopaedics, Hughston Medical, Hughston Orthopaedics Trauma, Hughston Orthopaedics Southeast and Jack Hughston Memorial Hospital participate in E-Verify. This company is an equal opportunity employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.