Radiology Technician, Acute

Radiology Technician- North Alabama Shoals Hospital

Job Type: Full Time

People are our passion and purpose. 

North Alabama Shoals Hospital is in Muscle Shoals, AL, and is a 198-bed general acute care facility boasting spacious, private rooms for all patients, a 24-hour emergency department, medical and oncology services; medical/surgical inpatient units; and short-stay surgery units. Shoals also operates the region’s only in-patient acute rehabilitation facility, the J. W. Sommer Rehabilitation Unit, and the Shoals Senior Care Center, the Shoals’ only psychiatric unit dedicated to our senior adults.

Shoals Hospital is an affiliate of LifePoint Health and is committed to delivering high-quality and compassionate care with a focus on patient satisfaction and clinical outcomes.

Why Choose Us: 

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers: 

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage 

• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.

• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.

• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).

• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

   

How you’ll contribute 
A Radiology Tech who excels in this role:

• 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 reports equipment malfunctions as necessary.
• Implements safety standards and performs appropriate quality control procedures on equipment. Troubleshoots, resolves, and/or reports equipment malfunctions as necessary.

• Positions patient and performs imaging procedure(s). 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.

   

What we’re looking for 
Applicants should have a current state Radiologic Technologist license and possess a degree from an approved course in Radiologic Technology. Additional requirements include: 

• Basic Life Support certification is required within 30 days of hire. 
• Hospital training during two years of Radiologic Technologist program. 
• Experience in other x-ray departments, clinics, or medical offices highly desired. 
• Must be a member of American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or registry eligible and maintain registry once received. 
• Desirable to belong to national, state and/or local societies. 
• 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. 

   

EEOC Statement:

North Alabama Shoals Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. North Alabama Shoals is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.