Community Health Systems Professional Services Corporation·Mountain Brook, Alabama
The Radiology Technologist is responsible for obtaining high-quality diagnostic radiographic images while ensuring patient safety and comfort. They collaborate with healthcare providers and maintain imaging equipment in compliance with regulatory and infection control standards.
The Radiology Technologist I is responsible for obtaining radiographic images of diagnostic quality while while prioritizing patient safety, comfort, and compliance with regulatory standards. This role collaborates with healthcare providers to support efficient operations and optimal patient care.
Essential Functions
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.
Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
Complies with all policies and standards.
• 0-1 years of clinical experience as a radiologic technologist required
Candidates must have ARRT certification, a state license as a Radiologic Technologist, and BCLS certification within 30 days of hire. 0-1 years of clinical experience is required along with proficiency in radiologic imaging techniques.
Market context
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