Radiologic Technologist Assistant - Multiple Shifts

Position Overview

Pay range: $18.00 - $19.50 / hour

Shifts: full-time and part-time AM and PM, flexi/PRN

Work location: Units available are Main Hospital Radiology Transport, Main Hospital Radiology Operations, Main Hospital Ultrasound, Imaging Services Center, Highlands MRI, Highlands CT, Gardendale MRI, The Kirklin Clinic Mammography, The Kirklin Clinic Ultrasound and The Kirklin Clinic MRI

Benefits and perks available for eligible positions include: robust educational assistance programs, generous paid time off, employee assistance and wellness programs, paid parental leave, qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program, plus more.

Job Description

To provide assistance the technologist to ensure the smooth operation of the department. To transport and transfer patients safely and to provide assistance to patients awaiting treatment.

1. Assists technologist with patient care as directed. Sets up the imaging room to coincide with the examination being performed to include the use of proper isolations precautions when needed.
2. Positions patients, ensuring patient comfort and modesty
3. Provides assistance to patients in the waiting area.
4. Receives supplies and restocks storage and imaging rooms as needed.
5. Transports patients by wheelchair, stretcher, etc. utilizing appropriate patient transfer techniques.
6. Exhibits an awareness of ionizing radiation and time, distance and shielding.
7. Demonstrates an awareness of patient and personal safety
8. Orients patients to the environment upon their arrival.
9. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

High School diploma or equivalent required. Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association (AHA) is required or should be obtained within 30 days of employment.

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.