Radiologic Technologist

Saint Joseph Hospital - Lexington; Lexington (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Joseph Hospital - Lexington is seeking a Radiologic Technologist to perform X-ray, ultrasound, fluoroscopy, CT, and MRI imaging. The role requires adherence to Radiologist expectations, patient safety standards, and ongoing professional development to ensure accurate diagnostic results.

The position emphasizes delivering high-quality patient care, teamwork with radiologists and clinicians, and commitment to safety while maintaining proficiency in imaging workflow and patient positioning.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or higher in Radiologic Technology or related field is required at hire.
• Program must be accredited by JRCERT.
• KY Medical Radiographer licensure required at hire.
• ARRT registered in Radiography at hire or.
• Bone Densitometry registration at hire.
• Computed Tomography registration at hire.
• Cardio Interventional Radiography registration at hire.
• Mammography registration at hire.
• MRI registration at hire.
• Nuclear Medicine registration at hire.
• Quality Management registration at hire.
• Radiation Therapy registration at hire.
• Vascular Interventional Radiography registration at hire.
• Vascular Sonography registration at hire.
• Basic Life Support (CPR) required at hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care appropriate to the age of patients served.
• Perform imaging procedures (X-ray, ultrasound, fluoroscopy, CT, MRI) as directed.
• Follow Radiologist protocols to ensure quality and timely diagnoses.
• Comply with National Patient Safety goals and hospital policies.
• Participate in hospital and department QA programs to ensure safety and satisfaction.
• Pursue ongoing professional development and competency in imaging technology.

Education

Associates Of Science In Radiologic Technology or a related field, upon hire and

Other Completion of an Accredited Program: The program must be accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT)., upon hire

Medical Radiographer: KY, upon hire

Registered Technologist Radiography ARRT, upon hire or

Registered Technologist Bone Densitometry, upon hire or

Registered Technologist Computed Tomography, upon hire or

Registered Technologist Cardio Interventional Radiography, upon hire or

Registered Technologist Mammography, upon hire or

Registered Technologist Magnetic Resonance Imaging, upon hire or

Registered Technologist Nuclear Medicine Technology, upon hire or

Registered Technologist Quality Management, upon hire or

Registered Technologist Radiation Therapy, upon hire or

Registered Technologist Vascualr Inteventional Rad, upon hire or

Registered Technologist Vascular Sonography, upon hire and

Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Radiologic Technologist (Rad Tech), you will be pivotal in producing diagnostic images that enable Radiologists to accurately diagnose and manage patient conditions.

Each day, you will perform a variety of imaging examinations, including X-rays, ultrasound, diagnostic fluoroscopy, CT/CAT scans, and MRIs, while actively contributing to a positive patient experience through direct interaction.

To excel, you must deeply understand diagnostic imaging's critical importance, encompassing expertise in workflow, patient positioning, and capturing precise results essential for timely and accurate diagnoses.

• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.
• Performs procedures to ensure quality patient care in accordance with Radiologist’s expectations and protocols.
• Displays knowledge and complies with the National Patient Safety goals.
• Supports and reports any identified compliance matters.
• Participates in hospital and department quality assurance programs to ensure safety and satisfaction.
• Maintains professional development and education for technical competency.

Job Requirements

Required

• Associates Of Science In Radiologic Technology or a related field, upon hire and
• Other Completion of an Accredited Program: The program must be accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT)., upon hire
• Medical Radiographer: KY, upon hire and
• Registered Technologist Radiography ARRT, upon hire or
• Registered Technologist Bone Densitometry, upon hire or
• Registered Technologist Computed Tomography, upon hire or
• Registered Technologist Cardio Interventional Radiography, upon hire or
• Registered Technologist Mammography, upon hire or
• Registered Technologist Magnetic Resonance Imaging, upon hire or
• Registered Technologist Nuclear Medicine Technology, upon hire or
• Registered Technologist Quality Management, upon hire or
• Registered Technologist Radiation Therapy, upon hire or
• Registered Technologist Vascualr Inteventional Rad, upon hire or
• Registered Technologist Vascular Sonography, upon hire and
• Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire

Where You’ll Work

Welcome to Saint Joseph Hospital, a 433-bed hospital founded in 1877 by the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth as the first hospital in Lexington, Kentucky. Led by Sister Euphrasia Stafford, the mission to provide compassionate care to the underserved is still carried out today. Saint Joseph Hospital holds over two dozen national ranks and recognitions and is recognized as a 2024 Best Place to Work in Kentucky.

Saint Joseph is part of CommonSpirit Health, a non-profit, Catholic health system dedicated to advancing health for all people. With approximately 175,000 team members and 25,000 physicians and advanced practice clinicians.

Our commitment to serve the common good is delivered through the dedicated work of thousands of physicians, advanced practice clinicians, nurses, and staff; through clinical excellence delivered across a system of 140 hospitals and more than 2,200 care centers serving 24 states.