Radiography Tech

Reid Health; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Reid Health is seeking a Radiography Technologist for inpatient radiology. The role requires operating radiographic equipment, evaluating orders, and ensuring patient safety and comfort while providing clear explanations of procedures.

Responsibilities include accurate documentation, adherence to radiation safety guidelines, and contributing to QA activities. Indiana licensure with ARRT and BLS certification are required; experience and education details are outlined in the posting.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a 24-month radiologic technology program accredited by JRCERT.
• Minimum of 2 years in an accredited educational program.
• Licensure as Radiologic Technologist in Indiana.
• ARRT Certification in Radiography; current BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Operate radiographic equipment with accuracy and efficiency.
• Review requests for radiographic procedures and obtain patient history.
• Perform radiographic procedures per provider orders.
• Provide age-appropriate patient care and clear explanations of procedures.
• Demonstrate effective communication with patients and families.
• Document procedures accurately and follow radiation safety policies.
• Monitor radiation exposure and use protective devices.
• Assist in QA and quality improvement activities.
• Instruct radiography students during clinical experiences.

Skills

Communication with patients

Patient care

Radiologic safety

Radiography exam performance

Education

JRCERT-accredited radiologic technology program

2 years in accredited educational program

Tools

Radiographic equipment operation

Job description

## Radiography TechApply: Reid Health Inpatient Radiology: Full time: Posted Today: JR2737Radiography Tech3000 Radiology General**Schedule:** 7p-7:30a Saturday, Sunday, Monday. Includes an On-Call Rotation and approximately 2 holidays per year. **About the Position**The Radiography Technologist supports the Reid Health Mission, Vision, Values, and Key Service Behaviors. The Radiography Technologist performs radiographic diagnostic imaging examinations on patients per physician/provider orders with a high degree of accuracy and efficiency. **Overview of Responsibilities** * Competently operates radiographic equipment* Accurately evaluates requests for radiographic procedures* Obtains patient history and symptoms* Performs radiographic procedures per provider orders* Provides care appropriate to the age-specific needs of the patients served* Provides explanation and instruction to patients regarding radiographic procedures* Demonstrates effective communication with patients and families* Accurately performs appropriate documentation* Follows radiation safety policies and guidelines* Takes responsibility for personal radiation safety and exposure monitoring* Appropriately uses radiation protection devices* Participates in quality assurance and quality improvement activities* Assists in the clinical instruction of radiography studentsThis list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and can be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities that management deems necessary. **Education & Experience*** Graduate of an approved, 24-month program in Radiologic Technology accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT)* Additional radiology education would be nice to have.* educational program would be nice to have.* A minimum of 2 years in an accredited educational program* Additional experience as a licensed Radiography Technologist after completing the **Licensure & Certification*** Radiologic Technologist license issued by the Indiana Department of Health* Certification and Registry in Radiography by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT.* Current in BLS certification.