Radiology Technician, Acute

Lifepoint Health; Winchester (KY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Centerpoint Health - Winchester is seeking a Radiology Technician to join our Lifepoint Health network. This full-time role includes evening shifts, Tuesday through Thursday, 7p-7:30a, with a $10k sign-on bonus.

You'll review orders, prepare contrast media, perform imaging, ensure safety, enter results, and support performance improvements while delivering quality patient care. Education in radiology and ARRT license are required, with BCLS certification.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Radiology program required.
• Current Radiation Operator Certificate in state of practice; ARRT certification.
• BCLS required.

Responsibilities

• Reviews patient history and physician's orders; educates patients on procedures to ensure understanding.
• Prepares and administers contrast media and/or medications; monitors patient condition.
• Prepares equipment and supplies, selects exposure factors, and ensures safety standards.
• Performs quality control checks on equipment and troubleshoots malfunctions.
• Positions patients and performs imaging; analyzes results and repositions as needed.
• Enters, transmits, and reports scan results accurately.
• Provides direct support in meeting departmental service levels.
• Participates in performance improvement and continuing education.
• Provides quality patient care and works flexible shifts.
• Maintains regular attendance.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

Radiology degree or equivalent

Job description

10k Sign On Bonus

Schedule: Full-Time | Tuesday - Thursday 7p-7:30a |

Your experience matters

Centerpoint Health - Winchester is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Radiology Technician joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

More about our team

Centerpoint Health - Winchester places trust and confidence in our employees and patients on making the important decision on where you seek your healthcare. We are a dedicated team that share our mission and our culture of safe and compassionate care.

How you'll contribute

Radiology Technician who excels in this role:

• Reviews patient history and physician's orders. Educates patients on procedures, equipment, and exams to ensure understanding and cooperation.
• Prepares and administers contrast media and/or medications within scope of practice as ordered. Monitors patient condition and responds to changes as appropriate.
• Prepares equipment and supplies, selects exposure factors and imaging parameters, and ensures compliance with safety standards.
• Performs quality control checks on equipment; troubleshoots, resolves, and/or reports malfunctions as necessary.
• Positions patients and performs imaging procedures. Analyzes results, identifies quality issues, and takes corrective action including repositioning or repeating procedures.
• Enters, transmits, and reports scan results accurately.
• Provides direct support in meeting departmental service levels.
• Participates in performance improvement and continuing education.
• Provides quality patient care and works flexible shifts/units as needed.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
• Free parking on site

What we're looking for

Applicants should have graduated from a radiology degree program. Additional requirements include:

• Education: Graduate of a Radiology program required.
• License/Certifications: Current Radiation Operator Certificate in state of practice; registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technology in Radiology; BCLS required.

More about Centerpoint Health - Winchester

Centerpoint Health - Winchester is a 79-bed acute care hospital that has been offering exceptional care to the Winchester community. We are proud to be recognized by Joint Commission, Affiliation with the Gill Heart Vascular Institute Affiliate Network, Leapfrog, and Affiliation with the Markey Cancer Center Affiliate Network.

EEOC Statement

"Centerpoint Health - Winchester is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Centerpoint Health - Winchester is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.