Radiology Technician

Radiology Technician, North Alabama Medical Center BH OP Psych
Job Type: Full Time

Who We Are:

People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. North Alabama Medical Center is a 263 bed facility offering the community’s only open heart surgery site, a complete line of women’s and children’s services and a complete line of medical and imaging services. We are a Certified Chest Pain center and recognized as a Primary Stroke Center of Excellence by the American Heart/American Stroke Association. North Alabama Medical Center’s 24-hour emergency department serves as the primary referral center for major trauma cases in Northwest Alabama.

Where We Are:

No matter what type of things you’re interested in, we have things of interest for you. Florence is a vibrant area with walkable streets and plenty of inspiring things to do. Spend your days getting to know the local community by exploring our shops, restaurants, and historical attractions.

Why Choose Us:

• Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees
• Competitive Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program – mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance
• Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants
• Discounted membership rates at local fitness centers
• Continuing education opportunities
• And much more…

Position Summary:

The Radiology Technician is a non-exempt position that reports to the Director of Radiology. This position requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision. The individual must be able to work effectively in a stressful environment and take appropriate action when necessary. Essential functions include reviewing patient history and physician's orders, as well as educating patients about procedures, equipment, and exams to ensure their understanding and cooperation. When ordered, the Radiology Technician is responsible for preparing and administering contrast media and/or medications within the scope of practice, while continually monitoring the patient’s condition and reporting/responding to any changes in status. Additionally, the Radiology Technician prepares equipment and supplies, selects appropriate exposure factors and imaging parameters, and ensures safety standards are implemented. They perform necessary quality control procedures on equipment, troubleshoot any malfunctions, and report issues as needed. The role involves positioning patients and performing imaging procedures, analyzing results, and addressing issues with image quality by taking appropriate action, such as repositioning the patient and repeating the procedure. The Radiology Technician enters, transmits, and reports scan results, performing various imaging procedures in accordance with applicable standards of practice.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Graduate of Program in Discipline, required or validated by current licensure
• Alabama State Radiation Operators License or Temporary Alabama State Radiation Operators License
• ARRT to be obtained within 6 months of hire
• (BLS) Basic Life Support required within 90 days of hire

EEOC Statement:

North Alabama Medical Center is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life. We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.