Radiology Technologist

Company: Ascension (System Office)
Location: Mobile
Posted on: February 16, 2020

Job Description:

We Are Hiring

We are hiring for an Radiology Technologist to work in our Diagnostic Radiology Department at Providence Hospital in Mobile, Alabama.

Schedule:

* Full Time-Rotating Shift



Why Join Providence?

Founded in 1854 by the Daughters of Charity, Providence Hospital is a 349-bed comprehensive healthcare facility for emergency, cardiovascular, cancer, orthopedics, obstetrics and surgical services.

* More Than a Job: Working for Ascension is more than just a job. It's a career where your talent and passion for delivering quality healthcare can make a difference for patients, team members, and the community.


* Strength in our People: At Ascension, we believe our people are our strength and we invest in them. In addition to the chance to have a positive impact on the people and communities we serve, associates benefit from significant professional opportunities, career advancement, training and competitive wages. We also support work-life balance and spirituality in the workplace.



More information about Providence is available at www.providencehospital.org.

What you will do:

As a Radiology Tech, you will have the opportunity to take radiologic films providing quality images to physicians to aid in the diagnosis of medical problems.

Responsibilities:

* Prepares and positions patients for imaging and selects exposure factors accurately.


* Prepares and administers contrast media and medications within the accepted scope of practice and applicable state and federal regulations.


* Observes patient during procedure and reports abnormal activity. Monitors protocols and recommends updates or refinements as warranted.


* Follows radiation safety procedures and guidelines. Prevents patient from being exposed to unnecessary radiation.


* Ensures prompt submission of high-quality of all images and documents sent to PACS (image quality, correct lead markers and patient data/history).


* Ensures equipment is properly functioning. Reports potential problems or equipment malfunction to appropriate personnel. Lock/tag out equipment if appropriate.


* Assists in maintaining a clean, and orderly department to include procedure rooms, storage areas, dressing rooms, film storage area and any other areas in department.


* Positions patients and selects anatomic and technical parameters accurately.



What you will need:

* High school diploma/GED with 2 years of experience, or Associate's degree, or Technical degree required


* Required Credential(s):
* BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date.


* One or more of the following:
* Cardiographic Tech credentialed from the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.


* Radiologic Technologist specializing in Radiography credentialed from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.


* Medical Sonographer credentialed from the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.







Equal Employment Opportunity

Providence Hospital provides equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), ethnic or national origin, age (40 or over), citizenship, genetic information, or status as a disabled veteran or veteran of the Vietnam era. Providence Hospital provides equal employment opportunities for qualified disabled individuals.

Please note that Ascension will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Ascension will not solicit money or banking information from applicants.

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