Limited X-Ray Operator – Radiology (Day Shift)

University of Kentucky; Richmond (KY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kentucky is seeking a Radiology Limited X-ray Operator to provide diagnostic imaging and assist physicians in expediting patient care. Duties include performing or assisting procedures per department protocols, maintaining a clean, safe work environment, and ensuring correct identification and marking of images for interpretation.

The role requires attention to detail, strong communication, and patient privacy awareness, with responsibilities spanning from neonates to

Qualifications

• Attention to detail, accuracy, computer literacy, sensitivity to patient privacy, healthcare or medical office experience, patient care and excellent communicator.

Responsibilities

• Provide diagnostic imaging for patients to assist the physician in expediting needed care.
• Perform or assist in procedures per department protocols.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Identify images, patients and mark images correctly for interpretation.
• Order exams that match the procedures being performed.
• Customer service is essential and address patient needs with age-specific criteria (neonates to geriatrics).
• Assist in QA reviews to maintain professional standards for students and staff.

Skills

Attention to detail

Computer literacy

Patient privacy

Healthcare experience

Patient care

Excellent communicator

Education

KY State Limited X-Ray Machine Operator License

KY State Temporary Limited X-Ray Machine Operator License

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

License within one year of hire

Job description

The University of Kentucky is seeking a Radiology Limited X-ray Operator to provide diagnostic imaging and assist physicians in expediting patient care. Duties include performing or assisting procedures per department protocols, maintaining a clean, safe work environment, and ensuring correct identification and marking of images for interpretation.

The role requires attention to detail, strong communication, and patient privacy awareness, with responsibilities spanning from neonates to