Radiologic Technologist - Weekend Option - Twin Lakes Radiology

Owensboro Health • Leitchfield, KY

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About The Position

Provides imaging services to patients at Owensboro Health Twin Lakes Medical Center in the Radiology department. This is a full-time weekend-option position at 0.9 FTE (72 hours per pay period), with work hours of 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. and weekend work required every weekend.

The technologist positions patients and selects exposure factors accurately, follows radiation protection and safety standards, and applies the ALARA principle to minimize exposure to patients, themselves, and others. The role assists physicians with imaging procedures and may prepare and administer contrast media or medications within the accepted scope of practice and applicable regulations. The technologist sets up and provides equipment and supplies before, during, and after procedures.

The position requires critical thinking, decisive judgment, and the ability to work under minimal supervision in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. Employees are expected to support Owensboro Health’s mission, vision, core commitments, and business interests; follow organizational policies and procedures; and act consistently with a culture of compliance, safety, and high reliability.

Requirements

• No work experience required.
• Associate's degree or higher in Science upon hire, or a diploma, associate's degree, or higher in a related field upon hire. A combination of education, training, and experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Registered as a Radiological Technologist in Radiation Therapy (RT(T)) upon hire.
• Radiation Operator Certification (ROC) in Kentucky upon hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider certification within 90 days of employment in this position.
• Critical thinking skills and decisive judgment.
• Ability to work under minimal supervision and in a stressful environment, and to take appropriate action.

Responsibilities

• Position patients and select exposure factors accurately.
• Use radiation protection and safety standards and apply the ALARA principle to minimize radiation exposure.
• Assist physicians with a variety of imaging procedures.
• Prepare and administer contrast media and/or medications when required, within the accepted scope of practice and applicable regulations.
• Set up and provide equipment and supplies before, during, and after procedures.
• Support Owensboro Health’s mission, vision, core commitments, and business interests.
• Adhere to organizational policies and procedures and act consistently with a culture of compliance, safety, and high reliability.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree