Radiology Technologist - PRN
About The Position
The Radiology Technologist performs radiological procedures under the direction of a radiologist and provides high-quality images to physicians to help diagnose medical problems. The radiology team at UAB St. Vincent’s Blount provides advanced imaging services for inpatient, outpatient, surgical, oncology, and emergency care. The department offers self-scheduling and hands-on learning and cross-training opportunities. Its mammography service is an ACR Comprehensive Breast Imaging Center. UAB St. Vincent’s Blount is the only hospital in Blount County and is designated as a Critical Access Hospital by CMS. The technologist prepares and positions patients, selects exposure factors and technical parameters, administers contrast media and medications within the applicable scope of practice and regulations, and observes patients during procedures. The role also involves following radiation safety guidelines, maintaining image and patient-data quality in PACS, monitoring imaging protocols, ensuring equipment functions properly, and helping keep the department clean and orderly. Bone density scans using DEXA equipment may also be performed, if applicable.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited educational program in Radiologic Technology.
- BLS Provider certification obtained within 30 days of hire or job transfer; American Heart Association or American Red Cross certification is accepted.
- One or more of the following credentials obtained before hire or job transfer: Cardiographic Technician credential from CCI; Radiologic Technologist specializing in Radiography credential from ARRT; Radiologic Technologist specializing in Sonography credential from ARRT; or Medical Sonographer credential from ARDMS.
Nice To Haves
- Bone Density Certification may be required within six months of hire or transfer if applicable.
Responsibilities
- Perform radiological procedures under the direction of a radiologist.
- Provide quality images to physicians to aid in diagnosing medical problems.
- Prepare and position patients for imaging and accurately select exposure factors and technical parameters.
- Prepare and administer contrast media and medications within the accepted scope of practice and applicable state and federal regulations.
- Observe patients during procedures and report abnormal activity.
- Monitor protocols and recommend updates or refinements as warranted.
- Follow radiation safety procedures and guidelines and prevent unnecessary radiation exposure to patients.
- Submit high-quality images and documents promptly to PACS, ensuring image quality, correct lead markers, and accurate patient data and history.
- Ensure equipment is functioning properly and report potential problems or malfunctions to appropriate personnel.
- Lock or tag out equipment when appropriate.
- Help maintain a clean and orderly department, including procedure rooms, storage areas, dressing rooms, and film storage areas.
- Perform bone density scans using DEXA equipment, if applicable.
Benefits
- For eligible positions: generous paid time off.
- For eligible positions: paid parental leave.
- For eligible positions: Associate Assistance Program.
- For eligible positions: Tuition Reimbursement Program.
- Self-scheduling.
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Education Level
Associate degree
