Baptist Health·Prattville, Alabama
Operate diagnostic imaging equipment to produce radiographs and assist physicians with fluoroscopic examinations and special studies. Responsible for preparing medical supplies, positioning patients, and ensuring adherence to radiation safety procedures.
Baptist Health is the largest healthcare system serving central Alabama, providing comprehensive hospital-based and outpatient services to nearly 60 percent of the residents in Montgomery, Autauga and Elmore counties. To learn more about Baptist Health, visit us at https://www.baptistfirst.org. Highlights: Summary: The Radiologic Technologist shall be responsible to perform a variety of technical tasks that are involved in operating diagnostic imaging equipment. This individual will be responsible to make radiographs of designated portions of the body as specified by the Physician; adjust equipment for proper exposure, voltage, and current in accordance with prescribed radiation safety procedures. The Technologist will determine, prepare, and set up medical supplies, instruments and equiment, and position patients for each anatomical view specified using immobilization and protective devices as required. The Technologist will assist Physician with fluoroscopic examinications and special radiographic studies. This position may have additional duties assigned that are within scope of the role. Education / Experience: Graduate of a School of Radiologic Technology required. Active primary Radiography registry through the ARRT(R ) or NMTCB and actively working to achieve the primary ARRT(R ) (CT) or NMTCB (CT) registry status within twelve months of hire or required completion of three month training course and clinical hours provided by Baptist Health. License / Certification: Active ARRT (R) required, BLS required For those utilizing OJT in non-Surgical areas, must obtain ARRT (CT) or NMTCB (CT) within 12 months of hire to role. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Must possess reasoning and good independent judgment.
Must have the ability to work within rigid time constraints.
Must be aware of patient conditions at all times.
Must demonstrate effective communication skills. Work Conditions/Physical Requirements: Position requires walking 33% of the time; sitting 33% of the time; and standing 33% of the time. There is occasional stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching. There is frequent reaching, use of hands and repetitive action. Requires occasional lifting or carrying up to 25 pounds, pushing/pulling up to 50 pounds. Must be able to assist and maneuver patients to and from wheelchairs, stretchers, and beds. There is a continuous need for speaking with clear diction and hearing sensitivity in conversation either by phone or in person. Performs duties in radiology, surgery, emergency room, and patients' rooms. Continuous visual acuity at close and distant range. Inside protected from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes. Minimal noise levels. Much exposure to computer work. Occasional exposure to risk of electrical shock. Some exposure to infectious disease while performing job-related tasks. Some exposure to hazardous chemicals. Occasional exposure to radiation. Primary Location: Prattville Baptist Hospital Job: Radiologic Technologist II Inpatient Full Time Fri-Sun, 12pm-12am Radiologic Technologist II - Inpatient 115 - Radiologic Technologist II - Inpatient, 855 - CT Technologist - Inpatient Job Type: Regular-Full time Shift: Third Shift (United States of America)
Must be a graduate of a School of Radiologic Technology with active ARRT(R) and BLS certifications. Candidates must obtain or work toward CT registry status within twelve months of hire.
Market context
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