Position Overview
- Department: Radiology
- Schedule: Monday - Friday - Days
- Work Location: UAB St. Vincent's
- Benefits for eligible positions only include: generous paid time off, paid parental leave, Associate Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement Program, and more
Our radiology team includes certified specialists and provides advanced imaging services across fast-paced inpatient and outpatient environments. We offer flexible scheduling and professional growth through cross-training, and work collaboratively to support diagnostics and critical interventions, contributing directly to exceptional patient care and positive outcomes.
Job Description
Responsible for coordinating the clinical education, onboarding, and compliance activities for the Diagnostic Imaging Department at St. Vincent's Birmingham. This position serves as the primary coordinator for Radiologic Technology students, supports the onboarding of new associates, and maintains departmental education, competency, credentialing, and quality compliance records.
1. Coordinates the clinical education experience for Radiologic Technology students assigned to the St. Vincent's Birmingham campus, including orientation, competency validation, evaluations, scheduling, and required documentation.
2. Serves as the primary liaison between the department and affiliated Radiologic Technology programs, faculty, and clinical instructors regarding student progress and clinical requirements.
3. Coordinates onboarding activities for newly hired Diagnostic Imaging associates, including department orientation, system access, passwords, HealthStream assignments, required education, and departmental policies and procedures.
4. Assists new associates in obtaining required access to department systems, applications, and equipment.
5. Maintains departmental records for licensure, ARRT certification, competencies, annual education, continuing education, and other regulatory requirements.
6. Maintains departmental quality control (QC) documentation and other records required for regulatory, accreditation, and operational compliance.
7. Performs routine audits of education, competency, credentialing, and compliance records to ensure completeness and accuracy.
8. Assists leadership with preparation for regulatory and accreditation surveys, including Joint Commission, ACR, and other applicable agencies.
9. Ensure staff meet state, federal, and accrediting body requirements (ARRT, Joint Commission, ACR)
Qualifications
Licenses / Certifications / Registrations
- Currently registered as a Registered Technologist (R.T.(ARRT)) by the American Registry of Radiologic
Technologists (ARRT), Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB), or current
credentialed as a Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) by the American Registry for
Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) required. - BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart
Association or American Red Cross accepted.
Minimum Requirements
- Associate's degree in Radiologic Technology or a related Allied Health field required.
- Three (3) years of experience as a registered Radiologic Technologist required.
- Experience coordinating student clinical education, onboarding, or departmental education activities preferred.
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, many other sites of care, and a team of over 2,000 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
