Radiographer I

King's Daughters; Ashland, Northern (KY, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

King's Daughters in Ashland, KY is seeking a Radiology Technologist to perform diagnostic imaging in line with QA guidelines, ensuring patient safety and comfort while coordinating with care teams to reduce barriers to care. You will maintain equipment and documentation and participate in staff development.

Responsibilities include radiographic, fluoroscopic, and interventional exams, protocol selection, appropriate contrast administration, ALARA safety, and ongoing training for onboarding new

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with vocational/technical training.
• 0–2 years of healthcare/clinical imaging experience or related field.
• ARRT and BLS certifications; licensure as required.

Responsibilities

• Review physician orders, verify patient identity, and confirm clinical history prior to imaging.
• Perform radiographic, fluoroscopic, and interventional imaging while ensuring image quality and patient safety.
• Select protocols, position patients, and administer contrast as needed, respecting age-specific criteria.
• Follow ALARA principles, dosimeter usage, and maintain infection control standards.
• Document exams and quality control activities in electronic systems with accuracy and timeliness.
• Maintain a clean, safe work environment and manage equipment and inventory.
• Educate patients and families, communicate with care teams, and participate in onboarding new staff.
• Adhere to licensure, certifications, continuing education, and departmental policies.

Skills

Patient safety

Communication

Radiology procedures

ALARA safety

Education

High school diploma with vocational/technical training

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

At UK King's Daughters, we're not just a healthcare facility - we are a family of dedicated professionals who share a passion for making a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients. We're more than just a place to work; we are a place to grow, thrive, and contribute to our community.

Job Summary

Responsible for performing and maintaining diagnostic imaging in accordance with departmental protocols and QA guidelines. Ensures patient safety and comfort by following age-appropriate standards and maintaining a clean, safe environment. Coordinates communication among care teams to address patient needs and reduce barriers to care. Maintains equipment, completes service calls, and documents incidents as required. Promotes customer satisfaction and supports ongoing staff development and competency.

Essential Functions

• 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.

Education Requirement

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

Experience Requirement

• 0-2 years of experience in a healthcare, clinical setting, or a relevant area.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• All experience must be paid and in the same related field.
• Part-time and PRN experience will be prorated based on hours worked per week.
• Volunteer work and internships for academic credit are not counted.

Certifications & Licensures

• Basic Life Support (BLS).
• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

Working Conditions

1. A. Lifting, pushing, and or pulling objects up to 50 lbs: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
2. B. Lifting, pushing, and or pulling objects over 50 lbs: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
3. C. Standing or walking with objects up to 10 lbs: 4. Regular (> 50% of the time)
4. D. Standing or walking with objects up to 25 lbs: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
5. E. Sitting at computer workstation for extended periods: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
6. F. Risk of back injury from moving, lifting or positioning patients, equipment, or materials: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
7. G. Repetitive motion: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
8. H. Working at heights above 4 feet: 1. Never
9. I. Working in confined spaces: 1. Never
10. J. Risk of injuries from use of equipment on the job: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
11. K. Job-related travel: 1. Never
12. L. Loud noises: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
13. M. Temperature extremes: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
14. N. Hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
15. O. Radiation: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
16. P. Burns: 1. Never
17. Q. Cuts/Punctures: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
18. R. Bloodborne/airborne pathogens: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
19. S. Recombinant DNA or viral vectors: 1. Never
20. T. Combative/violent people: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
21. U. Animal handling (including carcasses): 1. Never
22. V. Please specify other(s) and amount of exposure (i.e. Occasional, Intermittent or Regular): N/A

Physical Demands

This position requires regular standing or walking with objects weighing up to 10 pounds; intermittent standing or walking with objects weighing up to 25 pounds; intermittent lifting, pushing, and or pulling objects weighing up to 50 pounds; occasional lifting, pushing, and or pulling objects over 50 pounds; occasional sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time; and performing tasks with repetitive motions. Also involves intermittent risk of back injury from moving, lifting, or positioning patients, equipment, or materials; intermittent risk of injuries from use of equipment on the job; intermittent exposure to radiation and bloodborne or airborne pathogens; and occasional exposure to hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste, cuts/punctures, loud noises, temperature extremes, and combative or violent people.

Additional Job Descriptions

N/A

Department

Radiology

Shift

Evenings (United States of America)

Time Type

Full time

Address

2201 Lexington Avenue City, State: Ashland, Kentucky

Company Culture

Our Work Experience is the combination of everything that’s unique about us: our culture, our core values, our company meetings, our commitment to sustainability, our recognition programs, but most importantly, it’s our people. Our employees are self-disciplined, hard working, curious, trustworthy, humble, and truthful.