Radiologic Technologist II Inpatient Full Time Fri-Sun, 12pm-12am

About the role

The Radiologic Technologist will perform a variety of technical tasks involved in operating diagnostic imaging equipment. Responsibilities include making radiographs of designated portions of the body as specified by the physician, adjusting equipment for proper exposure, voltage, and current in accordance with prescribed radiation safety procedures, determining, preparing, and setting up medical supplies, instruments, and equipment, positioning patients for each anatomical view specified using immobilization and protective devices as required, assisting the physician with fluoroscopic examinations and special radiographic studies. Additional duties may be assigned.

Responsibilities

• Perform radiographic procedures under the supervision of a physician
• Adjust equipment settings for proper exposure, voltage, and current
• Position patients for radiographic views using immobilization and protective devices
• Prepare and set up medical supplies, instruments, and equipment
• Assist physicians during fluoroscopic examinations and special radiographic studies
• Ensure compliance with radiation safety protocols

Requirements

• Graduate of a School of Radiologic Technology
• Active primary Radiography registry through the ARRT(R) or NMTCB
• Actively working towards achieving the primary ARRT(R) (CT) or NMTCB (CT) registry status within twelve months of hire
• Licenses/Certifications: Active ARRT (R) required, BLS required

Qualifications

• Knowledge of radiographic techniques and procedures
• Ability to work independently within time constraints
• Effective communication skills
• Reasoning and good independent judgment

Skills

• ARRT (CT) or NMTCB (CT) certification within 12 months of hire (for those utilizing OJT in non-surgical areas)
• Reasoning and good independent judgment
• Ability to work within rigid time constraints
• Awareness of patient conditions at all times
• Effective communication skills

Work Conditions/Physical Requirements

• Walking 33%
• Sitting 33%
• Standing 33%
• Occasional stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching
• Frequent reaching, use of hands, and repetitive actions
• Occasional lifting/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
• Continuous visual acuity at close and distant range
• Minimal noise levels
• Continuous exposure to computer work
• Occasional exposure to risk of electrical shock
• Sometimes exposed to infectious diseases
• Some exposure to hazardous chemicals
• Occasional exposure to radiation

Location

• Prattville Baptist Hospital

Job Details

• Job Title: Radiologic Technologist II Inpatient
• Type: Full Time
• Shift: Friday-Sunday, 12pm-12am
• Job Type: Regular-Full time
• Primary Location: Prattville Baptist Hospital