Radiology Tech PRN

Community Health Systems•Enterprise, AL

About The Position

Medical Center Enterprise is your community healthcare provider, offering affordable living, recreational, and cultural activities. Enterprise is a great place to make a living and a great place to make a life! Enterprise is also growing, anchored by nearby Fort Rucker with several new industries on the way. It's also just a short ride to the gorgeous coastal beaches. Job Summary The Radiologic Technologist is responsible for obtaining radiographic images of diagnostic quality while adhering to departmental standards and protocols. This role collaborates with healthcare professionals to deliver efficient and effective patient care, ensuring safety, accuracy, and patient comfort. Schedule: PRN, as needed, schedule varies About Medical Center Enterprise Medical Center Enterprise is a 131-bed facility offering obstetrics and gynecology, emergency medicine, family medicine, general surgery and a range of additional medical specialties. We believe in the power of people to create great care. We are a progressive, acute care hospital where skilled professionals and technology come together to provide compassionate, customer-focused care. We work hard every day to be a place of healing, caring and connection for patients and families in the community we call home.

Requirements

0-1 years of clinical experience as a radiologic technologist required
ARRT - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists required
Licensed Radiologic Technologist as applicable by state required
BCLS - Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire required

Responsibilities

Performs high-quality radiographic procedures independently, ensuring reproducible and diagnostic-quality images while adhering to positioning guidelines and departmental standards.
Practices radiation safety principles in accordance with ALARA guidelines and participates in the Image Gently and Image Wisely programs to minimize exposure.
Prepares patients for procedures, verifies orders, confirms patient identity using two identifiers, and explains procedures to ensure patient understanding and comfort.
Demonstrates population-appropriate competencies for all relevant patient demographics.
Cleans and maintains imaging equipment and modalities in compliance with infection control protocols, ensuring a safe and organized environment for patients and staff.
Ensures the availability and proper organization of supplies and equipment needed for patient care.
Inserts IV catheters for contrast injections when performing CT or MRI procedures, following departmental policies.
Scans and verifies all associated documents into PACS for radiologist interpretation, ensuring proper documentation.
Communicates effectively with peers, staff, physicians, leaders, and administration to support seamless patient care delivery.
Identifies and mitigates artifacts in images, ensuring optimal image quality.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Complies with all policies and standards.