Radiologic Technologist - Weekend Option - Twin Lakes Radiology

Owensboro Health • Leitchfield, KY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Provides imaging services to patients at Owensboro Health Twin Lakes Medical Center. The role is a full-time, 0.9 FTE position (72 hours per pay period) with weekend requirements listed as every weekend and work hours of 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

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

The position requires critical thinking and decisive judgment, the ability to work under minimal supervision, and the ability to take appropriate action in a stressful environment. 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. Duties may vary by department, and additional related duties may be assigned as needed.

Requirements

• No prior work experience required.
• Associate’s degree or higher in science, or a diploma, associate’s degree, or higher in a related field, required 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.
• Critical thinking skills and decisive judgment.
• Ability to work under minimal supervision and take appropriate action in a stressful environment.

Responsibilities

• Position patients and accurately select exposure factors.
• Use radiation protection and safety standards, applying the ALARA principle to minimize exposure to patients, self, and others.
• 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 perform work consistent with a culture of compliance, safety, and high reliability.

What This Job Offers

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