Radiology Technologist/UKHC

UK HealthCare; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

UK HealthCare in Lexington, KY seeks a Radiology Technologist to provide diagnostic imaging to assist physicians in expediting patient care. You will perform or assist in procedures per department protocols, maintain a clean and safe work environment, and ensure correct labeling of images for interpretation.

The role involves age-specific patient care from neonates to geriatrics and requires call-back readiness based on General Radiology standards.

Qualifications

• Performs diagnostic imaging and procedures per department protocols.
• Maintains clean and safe work environment and identifies patients and images correctly.

Responsibilities

• Provide diagnostic imaging to assist physicians in expediting patient care.
• Perform or assist in procedures per department protocols.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment; order exams matching procedures.
• Address patient needs with age-specific considerations from neonates to geriatrics.
• Participate in QA reviews to maintain professional standards.

Job description

The Radiology Technologist will provide diagnostic imaging for patients to assist the patient’s physician in expediting needed care. Job duties include performing or assisting in procedures per department protocols; maintaining a clean and safe work environment; utilizing proper procedures for identifying images, patients and marking images correctly for interpretation; and ordering exams that match the procedures being performed. Customer service is essential, and this position will address patient needs with age-specific criteria, from neonates to geriatrics. Call is required for this position, and the incumbent must meet the call back standards established for General Radiology. This position will also assist in a QA review to maintain professional standards for themselves and student technologists that they are called upon to assist. The starting pay for this position was recently adjusted. The minimum hourly rate for this position will now be $26.47/hour. All pay rates will be based on candidate’s experience. This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus: $15,000 for new graduates (less than one year of experience) and $30,000 for candidates with one or more years of experience, contingent upon a 24-month employment commitment. Further details will be discussed during the hiring process.