Radiographer I

St Claire; Morehead (KY); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

UK St. Claire in Morehead, KY, is seeking a Diagnostic Imaging professional to perform and maintain radiology procedures while ensuring patient safety and comfort in a clean, safe environment.

You will coordinate communication among care teams and support ongoing staff development and competency. The role requires 0–2 years of healthcare experience, a high school diploma or equivalent with vocational training, and active BLS/ARRT certifications.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; vocational/technical training in a designated technical area.
• 0–2 years of experience in a healthcare, clinical setting, or a relevant area; paid experience required.
• BLS certification and ARRT certification are required.

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 following ALARA principles.
• Maintains accurate documentation in electronic systems, including exam charging, patient records, and quality control activities.
• Maintains licensure, certifications, continuing education, and compliance with departmental policies.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent; vocational/technical training

Job description

At UK St. Claire, our staff is our greatest asset in the mission to create a healthier and more prosperous population. We strive to foster the talent and potential of our employees and prioritize safe working conditions and equal compensation rates to ensure that continual growth is possible. UKSC is a nurturing workplace for all healthcare professionals. We invite you to explore our current job openings and see if our opportunities could be the right fit for you.

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

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

Shift: Days (United States of America) (inactive) Time Type: Full time Address: 222 Medical Circle City, State: Morehead, Kentucky

Our growth is creating opportunities! Our team is expanding, and we want to hire the most talented people we can. Continued success depends on it! 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.