Radiologic Technologist (PRN - as needed)

Hchcares; New Castle (IN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Competitive compensation

Bonuses and discounts for employees and family

Continuing education scholarships

Generous paid days off

Employer funded pension

Job summary

Hchcares is seeking a licensed Diagnostic Xray Machine Operator in New Castle, Indiana. The role involves preparing patients for radiologic exams, applying ionizing radiation, and adjusting equipment as needed. Candidates must have a complete understanding of anatomy and physics, as well as certification as a Diagnostic Xray Machine Operator. The position offers competitive compensation, benefits including paid days off, continuing education scholarships, and flexible scheduling for both full-time and part-time employees.

Qualifications

• Understanding of Anatomy, Physiology, Physics, radiation protection, and radiographic positioning required.
• Certification as a Diagnostic Xray Machine Operator by the State of Indiana is mandatory.
• Must maintain licensure and accrue 12 CEU points annually.
• Graduation from an approved program and ARRT board certification is required.
• BLS certification is necessary.
• Preferred at least two years of experience as a Radiologic Technologist.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for radiologic exams and apply ionizing radiation.
• Position patients under radiology machines and adjust controls for exposure.
• Prepare reports and maintain records of services rendered.
• Make minor adjustments to equipment; report major issues to Imaging Director.

Skills

Anatomy

Physiology

Physics

Radiation protection

Radiographic exposure

Radiographic positioning

Education

Graduated from an approved Radiologic Technologist program

ARRT board certified

Certified as a Diagnostic Xray Machine Operator by the State of Indiana

BLS certification

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 (for Full time)
• Employer funded pension (for Full Time)

Working Hours

PRN (as needed) - Working various days & hours