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Baptist Health•Homewood, AL

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About The Position

At Baptist Health, the mission is to improve the health and quality of life of the individuals and communities served. Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital describes its pay and benefits as competitive. The CT Technologist provides quality patient care while performing diagnostic imaging and related procedures to demonstrate anatomy for interpretation or intervention, following radiation safety principles. This position is scheduled for the weekend shift, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. The role includes assessing patients, preparing and positioning them for imaging, producing and assessing images, administering contrast as prescribed, following safety and quality-control standards, and maintaining accurate documentation and effective use of radiology computer systems. The technologist also assists with student and new-technologist training, patient transport, and upkeep of the work area and equipment.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology or an approved school of Nuclear Medicine Technology.
Maintain current AHA BLS/Healthcare Provider certification.
Meet one of the following certification criteria: valid ARRT certification in Radiography (R) and valid ARRT certification in CT; or valid NMTCB certification in CT within 12 months of hire.
Experience: none.

Responsibilities

Exercise professional judgment in performing services and maintain a demeanor conducive to quality care.
Deliver appropriate care, recognize patient conditions, and ensure successful completion of procedures.
Comply with state and federal regulations applicable to the modality and with Baptist Health mission statements, strategic imperatives, policies, department guidelines, and education requirements.
Assess patients’ physical conditions and age-specific needs; provide instructions to support patient cooperation and desired results.
Properly identify patients, obtain clinical histories, and accurately document the information.
Position patients, equipment, and associated devices, and adjust technical factors to produce high-quality images.
Assess diagnostic images for technical quality, annotation, patient identification, and demonstration of relevant anatomy.
Apply radiation-safety principles to minimize exposure to patients, oneself, and others.
Follow quality-control standards and participate in quality-control tasks.
Administer contrast medications, including with power injectors; perform venipuncture and evaluate IV access for contrast administration as prescribed by a licensed practitioner.
Provide medical aid in cases of adverse reactions to contrast medication or other emergencies.
Use standard precautions and personal protective equipment to prevent cross-contamination.
Assist in supervising student technologists and training new technologists.
Use Corporate Radiology computer systems effectively and accurately.
Ensure the safety of customers and maintain reasonably regular, punctual attendance.
Keep the work area and equipment clean and work areas well-stocked and organized.
Provide patient transport.

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
403(b) retirement savings plan with matching
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Paid time off (up to five weeks to start)
Life insurance
Extended Leave Plan (ELP)
Family Care for childcare, elder care, and pet care
Educational benefits, including tuition reimbursement and monthly payments to help pay down graduate school debt
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