Radiology Technologist

OrthoCincy; Edgewood (KY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

OrthoCincy in Kentucky provides radiology services and is seeking a part-time radiology technician to operate radiological and fluoroscopic equipment. The role emphasizes patient safety, accuracy in imaging, and adherence to facility policies.

The position carries a 20-hour minimum and requires professional conduct, confidentiality, and teamwork to support physicians and patients during procedures.

Job description

Description

Part Time - 20 hr minimum

• Philosophy
• Supports the facility’s ideology, mission, goals, and objectives
• Performs in accordance with the facility’s policies and procedures
• Follows the facility’s standards for ethical business conduct
• Conducts self in a professional manner, and as a positive role model and team member
• Recognizes patients’ rights and responsibilities and supports them in performance of job duties
• Respects patients’ right to privacy, dignity, and confidentiality
• Participates in facility committees, meetings, in‑services, inventory and activities
• Maintains professional relationships with management and medical staff
• Communication
• Communicates effectively and professionally with patients, visitors, physicians, and coworkers
• Interacts with others in a positive, respectful, and considerate manner
• Uses facility resources appropriately and avoids wasteful practices
• Reports wasteful practices
• Analyzes work area and makes recommendations for potential cost‑effective improvements
• Compliance program
• Contributes to the progress and development of the organization’s adopted compliance program
• Performs according to established compliance policies and procedures
• Contributes to the progress and development of the organization's adopted performance‑improvement program
• Performs according to established performance‑improvement policies and procedures
• Objectively evaluates suggestions, grievances, and processes to identify opportunities to improve performance and quality of care
• Participates in data collection activities to support the performance‑improvement program
• Adheres to safety policies and procedures in performing job duties and responsibilities
• Reports observed or suspected safety violations, hazards, and policy/procedure noncompliance to the safety officer or other designated person
• Professional competence
• Participates in continuing education and other learning experiences
• Shares knowledge gained in continuing education with staff
• Maintains membership in relevant professional organizations
• Seeks new learning experiences by accepting challenging opportunities and responsibilities
• Welcomes suggestions and recommendations
• Duties
• Completes duties according to the requirements of each procedure requiring radiological support
• Assembles necessary supplies and positioning aids for scheduling procedures according to physician’s preference card
• Tests and monitors equipment for proper working condition
• Accurately comprehends and interprets verbal orders and direction
• Documents records and other forms, accurately adhering to approved policies/procedures
• Confirms that all persons in the room are appropriately shielded before activating x‑ray
• Communicates information about the patient’s status to other persons responsible for patient care
• Applies the prescribed procedures to competently perform radiology technician functions
• Follows principles of aseptic technique in performing duties during the procedure
• Remains available during the procedure to provide timely responses to physician or patient needs
• Follows manufacturer’s specifications and OSHA guidelines when performing x‑ray procedure
• Performs required maintenance of instruments, supplies, and equipment by adhering to cleaning care, storage, and calibration procedures as directed
• Handles equipment and instruments correctly to provide appropriate availability and safety
• Maintains adequate supplies to provide immediate availability during the procedure
• Maintains a clean and organized work area
• Responds in a timely manner to meet the needs of the patient and the physician

Job Summary

Provides radiology services. Responsible for operating radiological and fluoroscopic equipment.

Part Time - 20 hr minimum

Duties and Responsibilities

• Philosophy
• Supports the facility’s ideology, mission, goals, and objectives
• Performs in accordance with the facility’s policies and procedures
• Follows the facility’s standards for ethical business conduct
• Conducts self in a professional manner, and as a positive role model and team member
• Recognizes patients’ rights and responsibilities and supports them in performance of job duties
• Respects patients’ right to privacy, dignity, and confidentiality
• Participates in facility committees, meetings, in‑services, inventory and activities
• Maintains professional relationships with management and medical staff
• Communication
• Communicates effectively and professionally with patients, visitors, physicians, and coworkers
• Interacts with others in a positive, respectful, and considerate manner
• Financial practices
• Uses facility resources appropriately and avoids wasteful practices
• Reports wasteful practices
• Analyzes work area and makes recommendations for potential cost‑effective improvements
• Compliance program
• Contributes to the progress and development of the organization’s adopted compliance program
• Performs according to established compliance policies and procedures
• Performance‑improvement program
• Contributes to the progress and development of the organization's adopted performance‑improvement program
• Performs according to established performance‑improvement policies and procedures
• Objectively evaluates suggestions, grievances, and processes to identify opportunities to improve performance and quality of care
• Participates in data collection activities to support the performance‑improvement programSafety/risk‑management program
• Adheres to safety policies and procedures in performing job duties and responsibilities
• Reports observed or suspected safety violations, hazards, and policy/procedure noncompliance to the safety officer or other designated person
• Professional competence
• Participates in continuing education and other learning experiences
• Shares knowledge gained in continuing education with staff
• Maintains membership in relevant professional organizations