Radiology Technician I PRN
Radiology Technician I PRN
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Overview
Located in Gadsden Alabama Riverview Regional Medical Center is a 281bed acutecare hospital serving more than 350000 residents in Etowah and surrounding counties. A full range of services and programs are offered including the only accredited Cath Lab in Northeast Alabama Sleep Lab Wound Care and Hyperbaric Center and the Womens Diagnostic Imaging Center. Riverview Regional Medical Center is accredited by The Joint Commission and is rated among the top 5 of hospitals in the nation for patient safety. Riverview is also the areas highest rated hospital receiving FourStars from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS). Originally named Holy Name of Jesus Hospital Riverview Regional Medical Center was founded in 1917 by the Sisters of the Missionary Servants of the Most Blessed Trinity. To learn more about Riverview Regional Medical Center and the services it provides visit .
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Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race color sex sexual orientation gender identity religion national origin age (subject to applicable law) disability military status genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal state or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: are seeking a CT Technologist (Variable) sometimes referred to as a Radiologic Technologist II (Rad Tech) at Riverview Regional Medical Center (Gadsden AL) a member of Prime Healthcare. As a CT Technologist you will specialize and be responsible for operating CT scanners and Xray machines to produce crosssectional images of patients internal organs and tissues. You will assist in diagnosing medical conditions and the treatment plan process by producing highquality images that help healthcare providers make informed decisions about our patient care.
Employment Type: PRN
Shifts Available: Variable
** To perform duties in this position you must be CT certified and certified in one other modality or be ARRTR (Xray) **
Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes but not limited to):
- prepare patients and ensure patients are properly positioned on the Computer Tomography (CT) table and explain the procedure to them with empathy address any concerns or questions they may have
- operate CT scanners and/or Xray machines to obtain images of the targeted body parts which may involve adjusting the CT scanner settings to optimize image quality while minimizing radiation exposure radiation safety at all times
- monitor our patients as a CT Technologist ensure their comfort and safety throughout the procedure
- assist other radiologists as you will work closely with them who interpret the images you produced by the CT exam you may also assist in administering contrast agents or perform certain procedures
- accountable for the quality assurance of CT scanners / Xray machines to ensure they function properly and produce accurate images
- responsible for maintaining radiologic supplies making sure the equipment is in good operating order and following protocols regarding infection control and hygiene
- participate in Performance Improvement (PI) and Quality Control (QC) activities and assist in maintaining Performance Improvement Programs (PIP)
- maintain your Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) and maintain your register status for the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
Qualifications
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Grant
