Radiology Technologist

<p><u><b>Summary</b></u></p><p><u><b>Job Description:</b></u></p><p><b>Imaging - Radiological Technologist</b></p><p><b>FULL TIME - DAYS/1ST SHIFT</b></p><p>While Radiology and Ultrasound are both imaging departments within the hospital, they utilize different technologies and serve distinct diagnostic purposes.  The Radiology department encompasses a broad range of imaging techniques that use different forms of radiation or electromagnetic waves to visualize the internal structures of the body. X-Ray, CT scan, MRIx</p><p></p><p><b><u>Job Description:</u></b></p><p>A radiology technician, also known as a radiologic technologist, plays a crucial role in a hospital setting by assisting in diagnosing and treating patients through the use of medical imaging techniques. Operates x-ray equipment safely and performs all the tasks of patient services using imaging modalities, under direction of Director of Radiology and Radiologist.</p><ul><li>Executes ionizing radiation to patients to take x-ray images in the safest manner possible.</li><li>Prepares room, equipment, and materials as needed for patients daily.</li><li>Participates in CQI activities and provides input for improvement.</li><li>Provides directions to patients regarding radiologic exams. Provides education to patients regarding their ordered exams.</li><li>Cleans and disinfects x-ray room and equipment after each exam.</li><li>Maintains adequate and proper records.</li><li>Prepares barium and other chemical mixtures for x-rays.</li><li>Must pass initial competency test and yearly competency testing thereafter.</li><li>Will assume other duties applicable to the operation of the Radiology Department as needed. Demonstrates flexibility of working hours to assure 24-hour departmental coverage, which may include on-call duty.</li><li>Must maintain current BLS.</li></ul><p><b><u>Essential Qualifications:</u></b></p><ul><li>Graduation from an accredited school of Radiologic Technology</li><li>Registration or registry eligible with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists</li><li>Current Radiation Operators Certification with the Kentucky Department of Human Resources</li><li>BLS required.</li></ul><p><b>Benefits: Full-Time 32 weekly hours (0.8 FTE) - 40 weekly hours (1.0 FTE)</b> </p><ul><li>Health, Vision, Dental and Pet Insurance </li></ul><ul><li>Life Insurance </li></ul><ul><li>Short Term and Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance </li></ul><ul><li>Identity Theft Protection </li></ul><ul><li>Tuition Reimbursement up to $6,000 annually  </li></ul><ul><li>Company paid Maternity and Paternity Leave  </li></ul><ul><li>5 days of Paid Time Off available upon hire  </li></ul><ul><li>Bereavement Leave (includes pets)  </li></ul><ul><li>PTO Sell Back Program  </li></ul><ul><li>Compassionate Leave Sharing Program (PTO Donation) </li></ul><ul><li>Employee Support Fund, for employees in need of emergency financial support  </li></ul><ul><li>Retirement with Company Match </li></ul><h3><i>If you would like to be part of a growing family focused on supporting clinical excellence, teamwork and innovation, we urge you to apply now!</i><span> </span></h3><p></p><h3><span>Baptist Health is an <i>Equal Employment Opportunity</i> employer.</span></h3>