What are the responsibilities and job description for the PRN Radiology Technician position at Kindred Healthcare Inc.?
Join Vaughan Regional Medical Center in Selma, AL, a 175-bed, Joint Commission–accredited community hospital that serves as a critical healthcare hub in the region. Vaughan delivers a full complement of hospital services, including emergency care, to the Black Belt area of southern Alabama. As part of ScionHealth, Vaughan combines system strength with strong local impact so that you can make your mark where your work truly matters.
Job Summary
The Radiologic Technician performs various imaging procedures in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice.
Essential Functions
- Reviews patient history and physician’s orders
- Educates patient regarding procedures, equipment and exam to ensure patient’s understanding and cooperation
- When ordered, prepares and administers contrast media and/or medications within scope of practice
- Monitors patient condition continually and reports/responds to changes in status as appropriate
- Prepares equipment and supplies
- Selects appropriate exposure factors and imaging parameters
- Implements safety standards and performs appropriate quality control procedures on equipment
- Troubleshoots, resolves, and/or report equipment malfunctions as necessary
- Positions patient and performs imaging procedures
- Analyzes results and identifies issues with the quality of imaging results
- Takes appropriate action to resolve image quality issues, including repositioning patient and repeating procedure
- Enters, transmits and reports scan results
- Other duties as assigned
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations
- Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement, and the ability to work with minimal supervision
- Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action
Qualifications
Education
- High school diploma or equivalent (Required). And
- Graduate from an accredited institution in medical radiography (Required)
Licenses/Certifications
- License or certification to practice as a radiologic technician in the state of practice (if required by the state)
- BLS within 90 days of hire (Required)
Experience
- 1-year radiologic technician experience preferred
Job: Laboratory/Radiology
Primary Location: AL-Selma-Vaughan Regional Medical Center
Organization: 0492 - Vaughan Regional Medical Center
Shift: Weekend