Weekend Radiology Jobs in Spanish Fort, AL (NOW HIRING)

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• Performs a variety of related digital image management tasks as necessary, i.e., exceptions, annotations;
• Maintains competency by demonstrating a complete working knowledge of all imaging equipment and supplies, including but not limited to: angiographic Suites, C-arm, ultrasound (for vascular access and for assisting with ultrasound procedures under the direction of the Radiologist), thrombectomy devices, Embolization devices, angioplasty balloons and vascular stents, vascular and non-vascular catheters and guidewires;
• Demonstrates proper positioning for routine and procedural exams;
• Adjusts immobilization devices and equipment, with physician guidance as needed;
• Maintains competency in the performance of high aseptic standards, including competency in scrub procedures and sterile techniques;
• Maintains competency in a variety of radiologic and neurologic diagnostic and interventional examinations performed, appropriate set up, and possible supplies required for each;
• Directly assists the Interventional Radiologist and/or Neuro-interventionalist by functioning in a scrub assistant role during catheter-based procedures; Appropriately labels patient position to reflect correct orientation of images;
• Adjusts technical factors in proportion to patient and body part being examined while minimizing radiation;
• Provides radiation protection to patient, family, staff and self according to prescribed safety standards;
• Reviews requests and written orders checking for special instructions from physicians and consults with physician as needed;
• Pleasantly greets patient, confirming their identity using two identifiers and introducing oneself;
• Completely explains examination procedure to the patient and family, if present;
• Performs advanced modality examinations as assigned;
• Performs vi sual preventive safety inspections of all equipment used and communicates problems to supervisor/assistant director/director;
• Maintains necessary inventory of supplies, rotating stock in an orderly fashion and eliminating outdated items;
• Maintains orderliness and cleanliness of the department;
• Recognizes emergency situations and initiates code procedures as needed;
• Completes all aspects of a patient's exam, including ensuring images are available for physician review on PACS in a timely manner, charging procedures and supplies, documenting contrast usage, and documenting history or additional PACS notes;
• Maintains current knowledge of CPT/HCPCS codes and appropriate coding of complex procedures;
• Protects patients and employees by adhering to current Infection Control and Safety Standards;
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending education workshops, reviewing professional publications, and/or participating in professional societies;
• Completes all mandatory educational requirements in a timely manner;
• Accepts and completes all duties positively and without conflict;
• Cooperates, helps others, and improves the performance of the unit;
• Adheres to the approved Standards of Performance;
• Communicates and uses appropriate customer relation skills with patients, families, and all members of the healthcare team;
• Abides by and enforces all compliance requirements and policies and performs these responsibilities in an ethical manner consistent with the organization's values;
• adheres to hospital and departmental policies including confidentiality;
• Utilizes proper body mechanics when moving, positioning and transferring patients without assistance or with assistance when needed for patient safety and when moving equipment/supplies that are necessary to perform essential functions;
• Demonstrates CPR according to American Heart Association standards;
• Assists with training radiology students;
• Participates on committees as assigned;
• Participates in Performance Improvement and Quality Control activities as assigned;
• Regular and prompt attendance;
• Ability to work schedule as defined and overtime and call as required;
• Completes all mandatory department, educational and hospital requirements
• Adheres to current Infection Control and Safety Standards
• Regular and prompt attendance
• Ability to work schedule as defined and overtime as required
• Related duties as assigned

Employees must be in a regular position, working 20 hours or more per week (.50 FTE or greater) to qualify for benefits.

• High School Diploma or equivalent, successful completion of an approved course in Radiologic Technology and 1 year experience conducting routine diagnostic procedures, and completion of an approved program in advanced modality or one year of experience in Interventional Radiology or Cardiac Cath Lab. Required
• Bachelor's Degree in Radiologic Technology Experience in conducting routine diagnostic procedures Required
• ARRT - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Required and
• Advanced registry Preferred
• Comparable combination of education and experience may substitute for the above requirements.