Flexible Radiography Specialist — Impactful Patient Care

UK King's Daughters; Morehead (KY); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

UK King's Daughters in Morehead, Kentucky seeks a Diagnostic Imaging professional to perform and maintain radiology procedures in accordance with QA guidelines. The role emphasizes patient safety, comfort, and effective communication across care teams.

It requires maintaining licensure and participating in ongoing education. The incumbent will operate radiographic, fluoroscopic, and interventional exams, adapt protocols, and ensure accurate documentation while upholding radiation safety and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and vocational/technical training in a designated technical area.
• 0–2 years of experience in a healthcare, clinical setting, or a relevant area. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Basic Life Support (BLS), American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certifications.
• Maintains required licensure, certifications, continuing education, and compliance with all departmental and enterprise policies.

Responsibilities

• Reviews and verifies physician orders, patient identity, and clinical history prior to examination.
• Performs diagnostic radiology procedures, including radiographic, fluoroscopic, and interventional exams, ensuring image quality and patient safety.
• Selects and adapts protocols, positions patients, and administers contrast media as required, accommodating patient needs and age-specific criteria.
• Practices radiation safety and infection control standards, including ALARA principles, dosimeter use, and thorough equipment and room cleaning.
• Maintains accurate and timely documentation, including exam charging, supply charging, patient records, and quality control activities in electronic systems.
• Organizes and maintains an efficient, safe, and clean work environment, managing inventory and equipment maintenance.
• Provides effective communication and education to patients, families, staff, and students, utilizing professional etiquette and hand-off protocols.
• Adapts to workflow or protocol changes, participates in training, and assists in onboarding new employees and students.
• Maintains required licensure, certifications, continuing education, and compliance with all departmental and enterprise policies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Patient safety

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent and vocational/technical training in a designated technical area

Job description

UK King's Daughters in Morehead, Kentucky seeks a Diagnostic Imaging professional to perform and maintain radiology procedures in accordance with QA guidelines. The role emphasizes patient safety, comfort, and effective communication across care teams.

It requires maintaining licensure and participating in ongoing education. The incumbent will operate radiographic, fluoroscopic, and interventional exams, adapt protocols, and ensure accurate documentation while upholding radiation safety and