Rad Tech - OR - Student Rad Tech

Baptist Healthcare System•Paducah, KY

5d•Onsite

About The Position

This position involves providing health care services by applying pulsed x-ray energy to assist in diagnosis or treatment. The role includes performing radiographic and fluoroscopic procedures, computer processing, and related techniques to produce images for interpretation by a licensed independent practitioner. The position is part-time, 24 hours per week, with afternoon shifts and a weekend rotation. Call and holiday coverage may be applicable. For Student Rad Techs, this role involves performing approved static x-ray examinations under the direct supervision of a licensed Radiographer. Students must be enrolled in an accredited radiography program, have completed at least 50% of the curriculum, and hold an active Kentucky Temporary Student Radiography License. They will operate radiographic equipment only under direct supervision and must adhere to radiation safety principles.

Requirements

Technical Diploma from Accredited School of Radiologic Technology
Current Kentucky Board of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy (KBMIRT) License
Current License with the American Registry Radiologic Technology (ARRT) in Radiography (R)Registry OR Rad Tech Student
Student Radiologic Technologist (Student RT) is a student currently enrolled in an accredited radiography program who has completed at least 50% of the educational curriculum and holds an active Kentucky Temporary Student Radiography License issued by the Kentucky Board of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy (KBMIRT).
High School Diploma/GED
Active Temporary Student Radiography License issued by KBMIRT (required for employment)
Enrollment in an accredited radiography program
Completion of at least 50% of the radiography program

Nice To Haves

Healthcare experience

Responsibilities

Verifies orders, patient name/birth date and history.
Performs/documents time out procedure for invasive procedures.
Performs routine diagnostic imaging, fluoroscopy, surgery imaging, ED/Urgent care imaging, and assist Radiologist and authorized providers with exams/procedures, as necessary.
Produce quality images for Radiologist’s review.
Complete warm up and QC on equipment (i.e. room checks, contrast reactions/infiltrates as required).
Perform static diagnostic radiographic examinations consistent with education, demonstrated competency, and regulatory limitations.
Operate radiographic equipment only while under direct supervision of a licensed Radiographer who is physically present in the department.
Verifies patient information using 2 identifiers and verifies collection of information/imaging orders.
Accurately document patient and exam information as directed and in compliance with departmental policies.
Position patients appropriately and ensure imaging quality while following radiation safety principles (ALARA).