Radiology Technologist

Med Center Health; Kentucky; On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Radiology Technologist to join their team in Kentucky. This role involves performing a variety of imaging procedures while ensuring patient safety and comfort. You will be the first point of contact for patients, responsible for obtaining histories, preparing them for exams, and maintaining the cleanliness of the work environment. The ideal candidate will have completed a Radiological Technology program and hold the necessary certifications. Join a collaborative healthcare environment where your skills will directly impact patient care and safety.

Qualifications

• Completion of Radiological Technology program required.
• Registration or eligibility for registration with the ARRT required.

Responsibilities

• Performs imaging procedures and ensures patient safety protocols.
• Obtains patient history and consent prior to exams.
• Ensures cleanliness and preparedness of exam rooms.

Skills

Patient Safety Protocols

Imaging Procedures

Capillary and Venipuncture

EKG Procedures

Radiological Technology

Education

Completion of Radiological Technology program

Job description

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• Performs a variety of imaging procedures and is responsible for patient safety protocols. Functions as the first line interface with patients in the successful accomplishment of their imaging needs. Performs necessary warm-up procedures on equipment and restocks room. Completes Medical Assistant Job Duties when needed.
• Minimum Qualifications
• Work Experience
• None required.
• Education
• Completion of Radiological Technology program of study.
• Certifications/Licensure
• Registration or eligibility for registration with the ARRT required.
• State of Kentucky Radiation Operator Certification required. 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 consent prior to exam. Identifies potential for pregnancy. Assists with preparation for exams and special procedures. Obtains height, weight, visual acuity. Explains Procedures and properly dresses patient for exam.
• Ensures cleanliness and preparedness of exam rooms before each use in accordance with Infection Control principles.
• Participates in teaching patients and families by reinforcing teaching done by other healthcare providers.
• Performs capillary, venipuncture, and other selected specimen collections and processes specimens.
• Communicates patient information with healthcare providers as necessary.
• Performs EKG and processes report.
• Performs Breath Alcohol Testing, pulmonary function testing, and audiometric testing as necessary.
• Programs radiology machines and makes radiograms for a variety of examinations according to established procedure manual. Modifies established procedure manual within established policy when unable to perform standard procedures.
• Identifies patient film with name, date, and exam number correctly. Applies proper shielding and collimating for patient protection according to established guidelines.
• Processes x-ray film and files film to be read by the physician.
• Ensures proper charges and credits are applied to patient bill.
  

• Position Summary
• Performs a variety of imaging procedures and is responsible for patient safety protocols. Functions as the first line interface with patients in the successful accomplishment of their imaging needs. Performs necessary warm-up procedures on equipment and restocks room. Completes Medical Assistant Job Duties when needed.
• Minimum Qualifications
• Work Experience
• None required.
• Education
• Completion of Radiological Technology program of study.
• Certifications/Licensure
• Registration or eligibility for registration with the ARRT required.
• State of Kentucky Radiation Operator Certification required. 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 consent prior to exam. Identifies potential for pregnancy. Assists with preparation for exams and special procedures. Obtains height, weight, visual acuity. Explains Procedures and properly dresses patient for exam.
• Ensures cleanliness and preparedness of exam rooms before each use in accordance with Infection Control principles.
• Participates in teaching patients and families by reinforcing teaching done by other healthcare providers.
• Performs capillary, venipuncture, and other selected specimen collections and processes specimens.
• Communicates patient information with healthcare providers as necessary.
• Performs EKG and processes report.
• Performs Breath Alcohol Testing, pulmonary function testing, and audiometric testing as necessary.
• Programs radiology machines and makes radiograms for a variety of examinations according to established procedure manual. Modifies established procedure manual within established policy when unable to perform standard procedures.
• Identifies patient film with name, date, and exam number correctly. Applies proper shielding and collimating for patient protection according to established guidelines.
• Processes x-ray film and files film to be read by the physician.
• Ensures proper charges and credits are applied to patient bill.
  

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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