Baptist Health Princeton Hospital

Serving our neighbors for more than a century, Baptist Health Princeton Hospital in Birmingham is a 505-bed facility dedicated to a patient-first approach.  A recognized leader in aortic valve surgery, COPD, heart attack, heart failure and stroke, we provide fast, lifesaving response times for patients with chest pain or stroke symptoms. Our full range of services includes comprehensive emergency room care; cardiovascular care, including structural heart and valve care; orthopedics, including rehabilitation; a comprehensive sleep center; a comprehensive bariatrics center, providing surgical and nonsurgical weight-loss procedures; and women’s care for all stages of life. We have achieved Primary Stroke Center certification from The Joint Commission and accreditation from the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer and from the American College of Surgeons Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP). At Baptist Health Princeton Hospital, we are committed to contributing to the future of healthcare through our clinical research and medical residency program.

Direct supervision by a preceptor to develop technical and professional skills through observation and hands on demonstration.

Essential Functions

• Performs diagnostic imaging procedures to demonstrate anatomy for interpretation.
• Positions patient, equipment, associated devices and manipulates technical factors to achieve high quality images for interpretation.

• Utilizes critical thinking skills to recognize patients' physical limitations pertaining to age specific needs.

• Delivers appropriate patient care while recognizing patient conditions and ensuring successful completion of procedures.

• Identify, acquire, and document pertinent patient history relative to procedures.

• Develop ability to assess Radiographic Images for technical quality, proper annotation, and patient identification, ensuring all relative anatomy is demonstrated.

• Applies principles of radiation safety to minimize exposure to patients, self, and others.

• Applies appropriate standard of precautions and personal protective equipment (PPE) to prevent cross-contamination of communicable disease.

• Develops proficiency in contrast material and adverse reactions to contrast media.

• Adhere to Orlando Health policy, procedures, protocols, mission statements and commitment to excellence standards.

• Learn the necessary skills required of a licensed Orlando Health Radiologic Technologist so that they will be equipped to work independently upon graduation and successful completion of introductory period.

• Develop necessary skills to utilize all Corporate Radiology computer systems (EPIC, PACS) effectively and accurately.

• Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards.

• Complies with all state and federal regulations applicable to each modality.

• Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.

Other Related Functions

• Follows established image processing techniques and procedures.

• Maintains cleanliness of work area and equipment.

• Maintains well-stocked and organized work areas.

• Works evenings, overnights, and weekends as scheduled.

• May be required to work at any Orlando Health facility.

• Performs other duties as necessary to assure customer satisfaction.

• Provides patient transport

Education/Training

• Must be enrolled in Senior Year of Radiologic Technology accredited school.

• Must have pre-approval from school to apply to internship.

Licensure/Certification

• BLS/Healthcare Provider certification within 3 months of hire.

Experience

• No experience required.