Radiology Technologist

Med Center Health; Bowling Green (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Med Center Health is seeking a Radiologic Technologist to perform a variety of radiology imaging procedures and uphold patient safety protocols. You will be the first line interface with patients, ensuring accurate imaging needs are met and procedures are followed per physician orders.

Qualifications include completion of a Radiologic Technology program, Kentucky Radiation Operator Certification, and ARRT registration within 6 months (grandfathering applies if certified before 1978).

Qualifications

• Completion of Radiologic Technology program required.
• State of Kentucky Radiation Operator Certification (active or temporary) required.
• Registration with the ARRT required within 6 months of placement or hire. If certified by the State of Kentucky prior to 1978, candidates are grandfathered into the profession and registration with the ARRT is not required.

Responsibilities

• Obtains patient history and diagnosis as applicable for exam ordered according to established indicators.
• Processes exam in CR and completes study by sending to Synapse; enters pertinent information and documents completion of exam into Synapse; completes order by placing study in taken status.
• Performs exam or modifies the exam as necessary when unable to perform standard procedure according to established procedures manual.
• Obtains latest pertinent exam and report for comparison by physician and Radiologist.
• Programs radiology machines and makes radiographs for a variety of examinations according to established procedure manual; modifies established procedure manual within policy when unable to perform standard procedure.
• Identifies patient film with name, date, and exam number; applies proper shielding and collimating for patient protection.
• Assists Radiologist with fluoroscopy or localizing procedures using sterile technique when applicable.
• Operates and maintains department equipment including portable procedures involving trauma, surgery and routine floor work and C-Arm equipment; notifies manager of equipment problems and documents on equipment log.
• Documents completion of examination in patient record in accordance with department procedure.

Skills

Patient interaction

Safety protocols

Attention to detail

Education

Radiologic Technology program

Tools

Synapse

CR imaging

Job description

Performs a variety of radiology imaging procedures and carries out patient safety protocols. Functions as the first line interface with patients in the successful accomplishment of their imaging needs. Performs fluoroscopy or localizing procedures as directed by physician orders.

Minimum Qualifications

Work Experience

None required.

Education

Completion of Radiologic Technology program required.

Certifications/Licensure

State of Kentucky Radiation Operator Certification (active or temporary) required.

Registration with the ARRT required within 6 months of placement or hire. If certified by the State of Kentucky prior to 1978, candidates are considered grandfathered into the profession and registration with the ARRT is not required.

Job Specific Performance Standards

The duties listed below are a summary of the major essential functions of this position. The position may require other duties, both major and minor, that are not mentioned, and specific functions may change from time to time.

• Obtains patient history and diagnosis as applicable for exam ordered according to established indicators.


• Processes exam in CR and completes study by sending to Synpase; enters pertinent information and documents completion of exam into Synapse; completes order by placing study in taken status.


• Performs exam or modifies the exam as necessary when unable to perform standard procedure according to established procedures manual.


• Obtains latest pertinent exam and report for comparison by physician and Radiologist.


• Programs radiology machines and makes radiographs for a variety of examinations according to established procedure manual. Modifies established procedure manual within established policy when unable to perform standard procedure.


• Identifies patient film with name, date, and exam number correctly. Applies proper shielding and collimating for patient protection according to established guidelines.


• Assists Radiologist and/or attending physician with fluoroscopy or localizing procedures as indicated, using sterile technique when applicable.


• Operates and maintains department equipment to include portable procedures involving trauma, surgery and routine floor work and C-Arm equipment under sterile conditions. Uses proper technique and care in operation of equipment. Notifies manager or bio-med tech of equipment problems and documents date, time, location and problem on equipment log.


• Documents completion of examination in patient record in accordance with department procedure.