Radiology Technologist FT Nights

Brookwood Baptist Health; Homewood (AL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Brookwood Baptist Health in Homewood seeks a Radiology Technologist to provide quality patient care through diagnostic imaging procedures. The role requires adherence to radiation safety principles and compliance with all regulations. Responsibilities include performing imaging procedures, ensuring patient cooperation, and maintaining a clean work area. Candidates must graduate from an accredited school of Radiologic Technology and obtain ARRT certification within one year of hire.

This position offers full-time shifts during midnights.

Qualifications

• Current BLS/Healthcare Provider certification required.
• Registered through the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) within twelve months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic imaging and related procedures.
• Exercise professional judgment during procedures.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Provide instructions to achieve patient cooperation.

Education

Graduate of 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 interpretation and/or intervention while adhering to radiation safety principles.

SHIFT: FT, Midnights

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.