Position Overview
- Department: General Radiology
- Schedule: Monday - Friday 6:30am to 3:00pm
- Work Location: UAB St Vincent's Blount
Benefits for eligible positions only include: generous paid time off, paid parental leave, Associate Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement Program, and more
Our radiology team at UAB St. Vincent’s Blount provides advanced imaging services for the entire hospital, supporting the inpatient, outpatient, surgical, oncology, and emergency care teams. As a close-knit community, we focus on professional growth through hands-on learning and cross-training opportunities, fostering a supportive environment where your skills impact patient care and community outcomes. We offer self-scheduling. Our mammography service is an ACR Comprehensive Breast Imaging Center, which represents our commitment to operating at the highest level of quality and safety. UAB St. Vincent’s Blount is the only hospital in Blount County and is designated as a Critical Access Hospital by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
Job Description
Leads assigned staff while performing computerized tomographic procedures for the diagnosis of disease and injury according to protocols established by radiologists. Ensures quality imaging, patient care, workflow efficiency, regulatory compliance, and staff development within the CT service.
1. Performs and leads CT imaging procedures; prepares and positions patients and selects anatomic and technical parameters accurately.
2. Ensures quality in imaging, patient care, and workflow; monitors patient documentation for timely completion and accuracy.
3. Prepares and administers contrast media and/or medications within accepted scope of practice and applicable state and federal regulations.
4. Observes patients during procedures and reports abnormal activity; supports protocol monitoring and recommends refinements.
5. Oversees quality control testing, equipment maintenance, and troubleshooting of CT
systems.
6. Ensures prompt submission of high-quality images and documentation to PACS.
7. Ensures compliance with radiation safety standards and regulatory agency requirements.
8. Serves as a clinical and technical resource to CT staff and interdisciplinary teams.
9. Performs staff orientation, training, and coaching; provides input to performance evaluations.
10. Assists in maintaining a clean, safe, and orderly department.
11. Monitors departmental processes to support efficiency and patient throughput.
12. Participates in process improvement and quality initiatives.
Qualifications
Licenses / Certifications / Registrations
- BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
- ARRT Radiography certification required.
- ARRT(CT) certification preferred for Hospital setting.
- ARRT(CT) required for IDTF (Independent Diagnostic Testing Facility).
Minimum Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited educational program in Radiologic Technology required.
Why Work at UAB Medicine
We are UAB Medicine, Alabama’s largest and most comprehensive health system, recognized nationally for delivering world-class patient care, pioneering research, and cutting-edge medical education. We proudly serve more than 1.2 million patients each year – from every county in Alabama, all 50 states, and many countries around the world. Our network spans numerous hospitals, emergency departments, more than 67 other sites of care, and a team of over 3,100 physicians. Our key facilities include UAB Hospital – ranked the No. 1 hospital in Alabama by U.S. News & World Report and home to the state’s first ACS-verified Level I adult trauma center and only Magnet-designated hospital – along with UAB Hospital-Callahan Eye and five UAB St. Vincent’s hospitals serving central Alabama.
UAB Medicine offers careers across a wide range of practice environments, from our internationally renowned academic medical center and award-winning community hospitals to our primary and specialty care clinics across the state. Whether you’re seeking the fast-paced learning environment of a tertiary care setting or the close-knit environment of a community facility, there’s a place for you on our team where you can become part of a mission-driven organization committed to delivering life-changing care. With nearly every medical specialty represented and unlimited opportunities for growth, you’ll find the right fit for your skills and career goals. We care for you by offering comprehensive, industry-leading benefit packages to support the individual preferences and circumstances of our diverse staff.
