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Community Health Systems

Operates acute care hospitals nationwide

Radiologic Technologist

Diagnostics & Laboratory ProfessionalsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeDothan, AL, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • ARRT - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists certification required
  • Licensed Radiologic Technologist as applicable by state required
  • BCLS - Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire required
  • 0-1 years of clinical experience as a radiologic technologist required
  • Strong knowledge of radiologic imaging techniques, patient positioning, and radiation safety
  • Proficiency in operating radiographic equipment and troubleshooting technical issues
  • Proficiency in electronic health records (EHR) and radiology information systems (RIS)
  • Commitment to maintaining patient confidentiality and adhering to HIPAA regulations
  • Proficiency in operating and maintaining radiology equipment
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills to interact effectively with patients, families, and healthcare teams
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities
  • Understanding of radiation safety and infection control protocols
  • Strong organizational skills to ensure accurate imaging and documentation

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
  • Maintains regular and reliable attendance
  • Complies with all policies and standards

About the Company

Community Health Systems

Operates acute care hospitals nationwide

Community Health Systems operates general acute care hospitals across 14 states, owning or leasing 71 facilities to deliver healthcare outside urban centers. Its main business is running hospital networks and providing medical and surgical services to patients, funded by payments from patients, insurers, and government programs like Medicare and Medicaid. The company also offers management services to its affiliates through a professional services corporation. Its workflow centers on developing and operating healthcare delivery systems, supporting a wide range of needs from emergency care to specialized treatments. The goal is to help people get well and live healthier by providing accessible non-urban and suburban hospital-based care while navigating a regulated, competitive US healthcare market.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Franklin, TN
Founded
1985

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