Radiologic Technologist (PRN)

Henry Community Health; New Castle (IN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 84,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision & Dental

Pension

Job summary

Henry Community Health in New Castle, IN is seeking a Radiologic Technologist to work under general supervision, preparing patients for radiologic exams and applying ionizing radiation for diagnostic purposes.

The role involves positioning patients, shielding and exposure control, maintaining records, and relaying equipment issues to the Imaging Director. ARRT certification and BLS required; 12 CEU points annually; two years of experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Understand anatomy, physiology and physics as it relates to radiography.
• Maintain ARRT registration and state licensure per Indiana requirements.
• Complete BLS certification and keep licensure current.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for radiologic exams and apply ionizing radiation for diagnostic purposes.
• Position patients, adjust immobilization devices and shielding; control exposure length and intensity.
• Prepare reports and records of services rendered per procedures.
• Relay equipment issues to Imaging Director and perform minor equipment adjustments.

Skills

Anatomy

Physiology

Physics

Radiation protection

Radiographic exposure principles

Radiographic positioning

Education

Radiologic Technologist program graduation

ARRT board certification

BLS certification

Tools

N/A

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/days will vary depending on department need