Radiation Therapy Technologist (ARRT) jobs in Tuscaloosa, AL

Radiation Therapy Technologist (ARRT) II administers radiation therapy by exposing specific areas of the patient's body to prescribed doses of radiation. Maintains patient charts, noting such information as the area treated, the radiation dosage, equipment control settings, the patient's reactions, and the total amount of radiation received to date. Being a Radiation Therapy Technologist (ARRT) II consults with radiation oncologists and other clinical staff as needed. May require a bachelor's degree in a related area. Additionally, Radiation Therapy Technologist (ARRT) II typically requires graduation from an accredited radiation therapy program, certification from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), and a state license to practice. Typically reports to a physician or manager. The Radiation Therapy Technologist (ARRT) II work is generally independent and collaborative in nature. Contributes to moderately complex aspects of a project. To be a Radiation Therapy Technologist (ARRT) II typically requires 4 -7 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

D
ARRT
  • DCH Health System
  • Tuscaloosa, AL PART_TIME
  • Overview

    He/she must have knowledge in the area of diagnostic radiology, fluoroscopy, trauma radiology, portable radiology and surgery. They must have the specific expertise and skills necessary for maintaining a safe radiological environment daily. The radiologic technologist knows basic anatomy, physiology and physics as it pertains to patient care.

    Responsibilities

  • Provides imaging services and transportation to patients of all ages; including neonate, infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric. Provides patients and families with thorough explanations and adequate communication.
  • Uses I Care principles to ensure proper patient identification, correct exam, and to improve patient communication and engagement.
  • Upholds all safety standards related to assigned position. Follows the established protocols, practices and guidelines for assigned area of expertise to provide quality service. Observes JCAHO standards.
  • Prioritizes customer and patient satisfaction and utilizes AIDET principles. Works with other departments, modalities and personnel to provide above average care to patients and families.
  • Practices good stewardship with supplies, equipment and department resources to assist in maintaining the financial viability of the DCH Health System.
  • Understands clinical history, supply and exam charges. Follows billing practices.
  • Correlates clinical history with the exam(s) being performed.
  • Practices radiation safety and follows dose reduction practices.
  • Administers contrast/medications to all assigned patients according to policy and procedure.
  • Participates in quality control and completes appropriate documentation for all equipment.
  • Understands, utilizes and takes responsibility for the care, cleaning and maintenance of all imaging, transport    and office supplies, equipment and software as required by assigned area.
  • Instructs and supervises student technologists and new employees as assigned.
  • Staff may be rotated at the discretion of his/her supervisor through any work area/shift and campus where competency has been assessed.
  • Any job assignment requiring call during off duty hours becomes part of that duty and will be compensated as is customary for the hospital.
  • A charge tech or lead tech when assigned must facilitate and coordinate services for their area of assignment and serve as a contact person for radiologist, physician’s offices and other departments within the DCH System. Keep other shifts informed of any changes in protocol, equipment issues and other functions that may impact the shift/department. Monitor the functions of the area of expertise and/or imaging department needs as necessary.
  • Per Diem staff must work one holiday in a calendar year and at least once during a 90 day period. Per Diem staff must notify the person in charge of any unavailability. If after four requests are made with a per diem employee declining work; that employee’s per diem position will be reviewed and removed from payroll. Per Diem staff must submit a two-week notice of resignation.
  • Functions proficiently in specified area with little or no supervision.
  • DCH Standards:

    • Maintains performance, patient and employee satisfaction and financial standards as outlined in the performance evaluation.
    • Performs compliance requirements as outlined in the Employee Handbook. Fulfills education requirements for assigned position including DCH Health System and Imaging required CBT’s, in-services, meetings and educational sessions.
    • Must adhere to the DCH Behavioral Standards including creating positive relationships with patients/families, coworkers, colleagues and with self.
    • Requires use of electronic mail, time and attendance software, learning management software and intranet. Responds timely to all forms of communication
    • Must adhere to all DCH Health System policies and procedures.
    • All other duties as assigned.

    Qualifications

  • Must be efficient in the use of imaging equipment in the area of expertise, office equipment and related material essential to good patient care, imaging exams, Synapse and Expanse.
  • Must be able to read, write legibly, speak, and comprehend English.
  • Must fulfill the graduation and registration requirements as follows:
  •  

    Radiologic (Diagnostic/Fluoroscopy), Computed Tomography (CT), Interventional Radiology (IR), Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI Technologist).

    Graduate of a JRCERT approved school of radiologic technology. Must have current registration by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in radiography or be registry eligible. Registration is required within one year of graduation of a JRCERT approved school of radiologic technology.

     

    Working Conditions

     

    WORK CONTEXT

    • Interpersonal Relationships
      • Contact with others
      • Electronic mail
      • Frequency of Conflict Situations
      • Face-to-Face Discussions
      • Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
      • Telephone
      • Work With Work Group or Team
    • Physical Work Conditions
      • Awkward Positions
      • Exposed to Disease or Infections
      • Exposed to Radiation
      • Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
      • Physical Proximity
      • Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
      • Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
      • Wear Radiation Protection
    • Structural Job Characteristics
      • Consequence of Error
      • Freedom to Make Decisions
      • Frequency of Decision Making
      • Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
      • Importance of Being Exact or Accurate

     

    PHYSICAL FACTORS

    • Physical Abilities
    • Dynamic Flexibility
    • Extent Flexibility
    • Gross Body Coordination
    • Gross Body Equilibrium
    • Stamina
    • Static Strength
    • Trunk Strength
    • Must be able to perform the duties with or without reasonable accommodation.
    • Hearing and vision must be normal or corrected to within normal range.
    • Physical presence onsite is essential.

     

    OTHER JOB FACTORS

    • Work Styles
      • Adaptability/Flexibility
      • Analytical Thinking
      • Attention to Detail
      • Concern for Others
      • Cooperation
      • Dependability
      • Independence
      • Initiative
      • Integrity
      • Self-Control
      • Social Orientation
      • Stress Tolerance
    • Work Values
      • Achievement
      • Independence
      • Relationships
      • Working Conditions
  • 5 Days Ago

D
ARRT/CT
  • DCH Health System
  • Northport, AL FULL_TIME
  • Overview He/she must have an enhanced knowledge in the area of CT. They must have the specific expertise and skills necessary for maintaining a safe CT environment daily. They must know basic anatomy,...
  • 27 Days Ago

D
ARRT/CT
  • DCH Health System
  • Tuscaloosa, AL PART_TIME
  • Overview He/she must have an enhanced knowledge in the area of CT. They must have the specific expertise and skills necessary for maintaining a safe CT environment daily. They must know basic anatomy,...
  • 1 Month Ago

D
Cath Lab Tech ARRT
  • DCH Health System
  • Tuscaloosa, AL OTHER
  • Overview To perform operations of the radiological equipment and cath lab procedure equipment with expertise and safety, to assist with the care of patients in the cath lab and perform the necessary d...
  • 12 Days Ago

D
ARRT/CT Specialist
  • DCH Health System
  • Tuscaloosa, AL FULL_TIME
  • ARRT/CT SpecialistOverview:He/she must have an enhanced knowledge in the area of CT. They must have the specific expertise and skills necessary for maintaining a safe CT environment daily. They must k...
  • 25 Days Ago

D
Radiation Therapist
  • Destination Travelcare
  • Tuscaloosa, AL OTHER
  • Shift Details Shift 8H Days Job Order Details Start Date 2024-03-25 End Date 2024-06-24 Duration 13 Week(s) Client Details City State SC
  • 1 Month Ago

Filters

Clear All

  • Filter Jobs by companies
  • More

0 Radiation Therapy Technologist (ARRT) jobs found in Tuscaloosa, AL area

T
Field Application Specialist - HammerHead
  • The Toro Company
  • Tuscaloosa, AL
  • Typical Starting Pay: $80,000-$105,000, plus bonuses. What Can We Give You? Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K Matching up to...
  • 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

V
T-Mobile Retail Sales Associate - AL Tuscaloosa
  • Verge Mobile a T-Mobile Premium Partner
  • Tuscaloosa, AL
  • Overview: $1,200 New Hire Bonus plus paid Training!!! As a Retail Mobile Sales Associate with Verge Mobile, you will be ...
  • 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM

S
Quality Engineer
  • SMP Automotive Global
  • Cottondale, AL
  • Night-shift ONLY (6pm-6am) Objective: Enforcement and optimization of the QA management system for ensuring fulfillment ...
  • 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM

S
Bilingual Trainer
  • SMP Automotive Global
  • Cottondale, AL
  • Fluent in Spanish and English (Bilingual)!!! Day-shift 6a-6p, Night-shift 6p-6a Qualifications: BS degree in Education, ...
  • 4/21/2024 12:00:00 AM

H
Sr. Network Engineer
  • Hunt
  • Tuscaloosa, AL
  • Job Description Key Responsibilities: Network Infrastructure Management: Install, configure, and maintain Cisco routers,...
  • 4/21/2024 12:00:00 AM

P
Network Project Manager
  • Peco Foods
  • Tuscaloosa, AL
  • General Responsibility: To oversee aspects of network projects in the I.T. department, which includes but it's not limit...
  • 4/21/2024 12:00:00 AM

S
Bilingual Trainer
  • Smp Automotive Global
  • Cottondale, AL
  • Fluent in Spanish and English (Bilingual)!!! Day-shift 6a-6p, Night-shift 6p-6a Qualifications: BS degree in Education, ...
  • 4/20/2024 12:00:00 AM

C
Support Associate White House Black Market
  • Chico's FAS, Inc.
  • Tuscaloosa, AL
  • Join our fashion-obsessed team, dedicated to a styling and social experience that makes women feel beautiful. POSITION O...
  • 4/20/2024 12:00:00 AM

Tuscaloosa (/tʌskəˈluːsə/ TUS-kə-LOO-sə) is a city in and the seat of Tuscaloosa County in west central Alabama (in the southeastern United States). Located on the Black Warrior River at the Atlantic Seaboard fall line of the Piedmont, it is the fifth-largest city in Alabama, with an estimated population of 100,287 in 2017. The city was originally known as Tuskaloosa until the early 20th century. Incorporated as a town on December 13, 1819, it was named after Tuskaloosa, the chief of a band of Muskogean-speaking people. They battled and were defeated by forces of Spanish explorer Hernando de S...
Source: Wikipedia (as of 04/11/2019). Read more from Wikipedia
Income Estimation for Radiation Therapy Technologist (ARRT) jobs
$81,895 to $100,608
Tuscaloosa, Alabama area prices
were up 1.3% from a year ago

Radiation Therapy Technologist (ARRT) in Billings, MT
Radiation Therapists implement plans of treatment prescribed by an oncologist and created by a medical dosimetrist.
December 15, 2019
Radiation Therapy Technologist (ARRT) in Atlanta, GA
There are no certification requirements, but employers often prefer Certified Radiation Therapists, who have passed national examinations that verify their professional skills and knowledge.
December 04, 2019
Radiation Therapy Technologist (ARRT) in Richland, WA
Radiation therapists work as part of the cancer treatment team, which also includes an oncologist (a physician specializing in the treatment of cancer), nurses, medical imaging professionals, and more.
November 24, 2019