Registered Radiologic Technologist

St. Elizabeth Healthcare•Edgewood, KY

19d•Onsite

About The Position

St. Elizabeth Healthcare is hiring a Registered Radiologic Technologist for our Edgewood Radiology department located within the Edgewood hospital. This is a full-time position with 36 scheduled hours per week, working the second shift. The role involves producing high-quality radiographs for interpretation and diagnosis, while demonstrating respect, dignity, kindness, and empathy in all patient interactions. The best career is right here at St. Elizabeth Healthcare, a trusted provider of quality care for over 160 years, guided by our mission and values of excellence, integrity, compassion, and teamwork.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved accredited program of Radiologic Technology.
CPR certified.
ARRT(R) registered or eligible.
Kentucky KBMIRT Radiation Operator's License - Radiography (Temporary or Permanent).
Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) License – (Radiologic Technologist or Radiology Student Permit).
Excellent understanding of radiation protection of patients, peers, and self.
Competence in routine, fluoroscopic, surgical, and trauma radiography.
Adequate clinical experience from an approved program.

Nice To Haves

Associate has 12 months from the issuance of a Temporary KBMIRT Radiation Operator’s License – Radiography to obtain ARRT(R).
Associate has 6 months from the issuance of a Radiology Student Permit to obtain ARRT(R).

Responsibilities

Operates all equipment in an effective, safe, and efficient manner.
Formulates and employs safe radiographic exposure factors and minimizes radiation dosage on each exam.
Follows safety steps required to perform duties and be in compliance with medical, state, and federal safety standards.
Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriately.
Proficient in all aspects of ordered X-ray procedures.
Effectively utilizes all necessary computer systems in compliance with HIPPA guidelines.
Obtains and records all patient data as required by the medical center, state, JCAHO, or other agencies.
Ensures proper charging of all procedures, coding, and modifiers are correct.
Reviews images for high quality.
Assists in performing QC, QA, QI, or ACR as necessary.
Performs routine maintenance and cleaning of equipment.
Notifies supervision and clinical engineering of malfunctions or breakdowns.
Follows disinfectant guidelines for equipment cleaning as set by department standards.
Performs other duties as assigned.