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CRESTWOOD MEDICAL CENTER · 1 month ago

Radiology Technologist - Ambulatory Surgery

Huntsville, AL

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

0+ years exp

Crestwood Medical Center is a full-service acute care facility located in Huntsville, Alabama, dedicated to providing great care. The Radiology Technologist I is responsible for obtaining high-quality radiographic images, ensuring patient safety and comfort, while collaborating with healthcare providers to support efficient operations and optimal patient care.

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Responsibilities

Performs high-quality radiographic procedures independently, ensuring reproducible and diagnostic-quality images while adhering to positioning guidelines and departmental standards

Practices radiation safety principles in accordance with ALARA guidelines and participates in the Image Gently and Image Wisely programs to minimize exposure

Prepares patients for procedures, verifies orders, confirms patient identity using two identifiers, and explains procedures to ensure patient understanding and comfort

Demonstrates population-appropriate competencies for all relevant patient demographics

Cleans and maintains imaging equipment and modalities in compliance with infection control protocols, ensuring a safe and organized environment for patients and staff

Ensures the availability and proper organization of supplies and equipment needed for patient care

Inserts IV catheters for contrast injections when performing CT or MRI procedures, following departmental policies

Scans and verifies all associated documents into PACS for radiologist interpretation, ensuring proper documentation

Communicates effectively with peers, staff, physicians, leaders, and administration to support seamless patient care delivery

Identifies and mitigates artifacts in images, ensuring optimal image quality

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

ARRT certificationLicensed Radiologic TechnologistBCLS certificationRadiation safety principlesPatient communicationClinical experienceInfection control protocols