Overview:
USA Health is Transforming Medicine along the Gulf Coast to care for the unique needs of our community.
USA Health is changing how medical care, education, and research impact the health of people who live in Mobile and the surrounding area. Our team of doctors, advanced care providers, nurses, therapists, and researchers provides the region's most advanced medicine at multiple facilities, campuses, clinics, and classrooms. We offer patients convenient access to innovative treatments and advancements that improve the health and overall well-being of our community.
Responsibilities:
Assists the Radiologic Technologists in performing a variety of diagnostic imaging procedures by using standard department protocols, isolation precautions and/or sterile technique
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
Exhibits an acceptable work ethic as evidenced by regular and prompt attendance, as well as following all timekeeping/ clocking policies
Utilizes proper body mechanics when moving, positioning and transferring patients without assistance or with assistance when needed for patient safety, moving equipment/supplies necessary to perform essential function
Demonstrates CPR according to American Heart Association standards
Works assigned schedule
Knowledge of all imaging equipment, including but not limited to radiology digital fluoro and diagnostic equipment, including c-arms
Demonstrates proper positioning for all exams, appropriately labels patient position to reflect correct orientation of images with use of markers
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 radiation safety standards
Recognizes emergency situations and initiates code procedures as needed
Performs patient assessment and screening, such as allergies, potential drug interactions, and lab requirements, within the scope of practice
Maintains aseptic or sterile technique, as appropriate, when performing invasive procedures
Directly assists the Radiologic Technologist during procedures
Assists with c-arm procedures in OR as well as ancillary areas such as GI lab or ICU
Assists all routine radiographic and fluoroscopic procedures including portable examinations as assigned
Reviews CPOE and written orders checking for special instructions from physicians
Accurately critiques images with Radiologic Technologist to determine diagnostic quality and adjusts factors if imaging is to be repeated
Adheres to established protocols, QA guidelines, and regulatory requirements; pleasantly greets patient, confirming identity using two identifiers and introducing oneself
Communicates and uses appropriate customer relation skills with patients, families, and all members of the healthcare team
Completely explains examination procedure to the patient and family, if present
Performs visual preventive safety inspections of all equipment used and communicates problems to supervisor/assistant director/director
Helps maintains necessary inventory of supplies, rotating stock in an orderly fashion, and eliminating outdated items
Maintains orderliness and cleanliness of the department
Completes all aspects of a patients exam
Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection control policies and procedures
Maintains professional and technical
Accepts and completes all duties positively and without conflict
Cooperates, helps others, and improves the performance of the unit.
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
Additional Information:
Employees must be in a regular position, working 20 hours or more per week (.50 FTE or greater) to qualify for benefits.
Qualifications:
High School Diploma or equivalent and current enrollment in an approved Radiologic Technology program. Required
BCLS - Basic Life Support Basic Life Support Upon Hire Required
Comparable combination of education and experience may substitute for the above requirements.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Basic understanding of radiographic procedures and patient care principles. HighBasic understanding of radiographic procedures and patient care principles. High
Strong interpersonal and communication skills. HighStrong interpersonal and communication skills. High
Knowledge of radiation safety practices. HighKnowledge of radiation safety practices. High
Ability to follow instructions and work under supervision. HighAbility to follow instructions and work under supervision. High
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. HighStrong organizational skills and attention to detail. High
Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism. HighAbility to maintain confidentiality and professionalism. High
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer:
The University of South Alabama is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable legally protected basis.
EO Employer – minorities/females/veterans/disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Mobile, Alabama
Skills
Allergiesunmatched
Asepsisunmatched
Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS)unmatched
Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
CPR Certificationunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Customer Relationsunmatched
Detail Orientedunmatched
Drug Interactionsunmatched
Equipment Safetyunmatched
Healthcareunmatched
High School Diplomaunmatched
Hospitalunmatched
Infection Controlunmatched
Intensive Careunmatched
Interpersonal Skillsunmatched
Inventory Managementunmatched
Medical Imagingunmatched
Medical Treatmentunmatched
Medicineunmatched
Organizational Skillsunmatched
Patient Assessmentunmatched
Patient Careunmatched
Patient Safetyunmatched
Performance Managementunmatched
Procedure Developmentunmatched
Quality Assuranceunmatched
Radiation Safetyunmatched
Radiographyunmatched
Radiologyunmatched
Regulatory Complianceunmatched
Regulatory Requirementsunmatched
Safety Standardsunmatched
Schedule Developmentunmatched
Stock Rotationunmatched
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