Job Details

Position Description:
Work Schedule: Full Time
Work Location: Radiology Operations, Lee Branch

Benefits include: 100% tuition assistance, wellness initiatives, generous paid time off, paid parental leave, Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligible employer, plus more. In addition to our many benefits and perks, UAB Medicine provides a variety of resources to support employees both personally and professionally.

Under the direction of a radiologist, to perform radiological procedures at a technical level not requiring constant supervision of technical detail. To perform a variety of technical procedures that will require independent judgment, with ingenuity and initiative to apply prescribed ionizing radiation for radiological diagnosis. To assume responsibility for designated areas of procedures as required. May be assigned a variety of other duties by department management to include, but not limited to: patient escort services, quality control and participation in a variety of training and committee work, including maintenance of accreditation according to the ARRT.

Position Requirements:
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
High school diploma or GED required. Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement.

LICENSE, CERTIFICATION AND/OR REGISTRATION:
Registration by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) in radiography or registry eligible required. Must become registered within one year of hire date. CPR certification required or must be obtained within 30 days of employment. One (1) year experience in general radiography preferred.

TRAITS & SKILLS:
Must be self-directed / self-motivated; must have good communication and interpersonal skills. Must be able to: (1) perform a variety of duties often changing from one task to another of a different nature without loss of efficiency or composure; (2) accept responsibility for the direction, control and planning of an one’s own work; (3) work independently; (4) recognize the rights and responsibilities of patient confidentiality; (5) convey empathy and compassion to those experiencing pain, physical or emotional distress and/or grief; (6) relate to others in a manner which creates a sense of teamwork and cooperation; (7) communicate effectively with people from every socioeconomic, cultural and educational background; (8) exhibit flexibility and cope effectively in an ever-changing, fast-paced healthcare environment; (9) perform effectively when confronted with emergency, critical, unusual or dangerous situations; (10) demonstrate the quality work ethic of doing the right thing the right way; and (11) maintain a customer focus and strives to satisfy the customer's perceived needs.