Radiologic Technologist

Hchcares; New Castle, Northern (IN, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Health insurance

Vision and dental insurance

Continuing education scholarships

Generous paid days off

Employer funded pension

Job summary

Hchcares is seeking a Radiologic Technologist to prepare patients for diagnostic imaging and apply ionizing radiation under general supervision. You will position patients, adjust immobilization devices, and shield non-target areas while ensuring accurate exposure controls.

The role requires Indiana state certification as a Diagnostic X-ray Machine Operator, ARRT board certification, BLS, and ongoing licensure maintenance with CEU credits.

Qualifications

• Must understand anatomy, physiology, physics and radiologic exposure principles.
• Certified as Diagnostic Xray Machine Operator by the State of Indiana.
• Maintains licensure and 12 CEU points annually with documentation.
• Graduation from approved Radiologic Technologist program and ARRT certification.
• BLS certification required.
• Prefer 2+ years Radiologic Technologist experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patients for radiologic exams and applies ionizing radiation for diagnostic purposes.
• Positions patients under radiology machines, adjusts immobilization devices, and applies lead shields.
• Prepares reports and maintains records of services rendered.
• Relays major equipment problems to Imaging Director.

Skills

Anatomy & physiology

Physics

Radiation protection

Radiographic exposure principles

Radiographic positioning

BLS certification

Education

Radiologic Technologist program degree

ARRT board certification

BLS certification

Tools

X-ray equipment

Job description

Responsibilities

• Works under general supervision in preparing patients for radiologic exams and in applying ionizing radiation to patients for diagnostic purposes.
• Positions patients under radiology machines, adjusts immobilization devices, affixes lead shields to protect unaffected areas, and adjusts controls regulating length and intensity of exposure.
• Prepares reports and maintains records of services rendered according to specific procedures.
• Makes minor adjustments to equipment as necessary and relays major equipment problems to Imaging Director

Qualifications

• Requires a complete understanding of Anatomy, Physiology, Physics, radiation protection, principles of radiographic exposure, and radiographic positioning
• Requires certified as a Diagnostic Xray Machine Operator by the State of Indiana
• Responsible for maintaining licensure and registration and for accruing 12 (Class A-credit) CEU points annually and submitting documentation to supervisory staff
• Requires graduation from an approved Radiologic Technologist program and ARRT board certified
• Requires BLS certification
• Prefer at least two years Radiologic Technologist experience

The above statements are intended to describe the functions and related requirements of persons assigned to this job. They are not intended as an exhaustive list.

Benefits

We believe that work-life balance is critical to fulfilling our values of excellence and service. That’s why we offer flexible scheduling, competitive compensation, bonuses and discounts for you and your family. In addition to health, vision and dental insurance; our full and part-time employees are eligible for many other exciting benefits that include the following:

• Continuing education scholarships
• Generous paid days off (PDO) - with the option to rollover unused hours each year
• Employer funded pension

Working Hours

- PRN - Hours and days will vary depending on department need