Radiography Tech

Reid Health; Richmond (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Reid Health in Indiana is seeking a Radiography Technologist to perform diagnostic imaging with accuracy and efficiency per physician orders. You will operate radiographic equipment, obtain patient history, and ensure patient safety throughout procedures.

The role requires completion of a JRCERT-accredited 24-month program, Indiana licensure, ARRT certification, and active BLS. You will support QA activities and may assist in student instruction within a collaborative hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Graduate from a JRCERT-accredited radiologic technology program.
• Additional radiology education is desirable.
• Minimum two years in an accredited educational program.
• Licensure and ARRT certification required and current BLS.

Responsibilities

• Operates radiographic equipment competently.
• 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 patients.
• 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 students.

Education

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

Job description

3000 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 students

This 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.