Radiology Technologist

NEEDED: Radiology Technologist

LOCATION: 3301 Leestown Rd Lexington KY 40511

• Radiology Technology Services will be performed in the radiology room located on the second floor of the B Building and at the FPC in the radiology room located on the third floor of the A building.

SCHEDULE: Monday Friday between 8:30 AM 3:00 PM 30 hours per week

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Shall be fully licensed to perform radiological procedures by the American Registry of Radiology Technologist (ARRT) or equivalent
• Must be Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation certified in accordance with the American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
• Knowledge of digital equipment is preferred but not required.
• Shall be capable of performing any and all radiology procedures needed without any technical support.
• Possess knowledge of basic emergency situations that may occur during special radiographic procedures.
• Possess knowledge of various pathological abnormalities as demonstrated by radiographic imaging.

DUTIES: Radiology Technologist services include but are not limited to the items listed below.

• Perform routine radiologic procedures ordered by the medical staff.
• Evaluate radiographic equipment for calibrations and repairs.
• Participate in quality assurance processes.
• Schedule exams and maintain electronic health records and schedules.
• Work closely with Health Information and non-medical staff to schedule appointments.
• Independently assess and select technical exposure factors and positions necessary to obtain a proper quality diagnostic exam.
• Receive patients and explain procedures to alleviate undue anxiety.
• Independently perform all radiographic procedures; i.e. chest bone skull spines and portable x-rays etc. If needed collect dosimetry badges; prepare dosimetry badges packaging and badge submission; receive dosimetry badges and report.
• Notify the referring healthcare provider of any preliminary abnormalities seen while patient is undergoing an exam so that additional views or exams can be ordered if needed.
• Coordinate transfer of patient radiologic records to ensure continuity of care.
• Work with the Clinical Director or designee and the staff x-ray technologist to ensure monitoring and evaluation activities are completed.
• Act as liaison between radiologist and medical staff.
• Computerization and printing of daily log;
• Computerization and printing of exam requisitions;
• Printing of all folder and exam labels;
• Completing of all x-ray studies ordered by the medical staff;
• Maintenance of all media formats and preparation for x-ray shipment to the radiologist for interpretation;
• Responsible for filing discs in accordance with filing procedures pulling discs for staff if needed for med trips apts etc. & pulling discs (from a provided roster) for staff to mail to their next institution.
• Transport of x-rays to radiologist for interpretation if needed;
• Transport all x-rays from radiologist after interpretation if needed;
• Assisting the staff with maintenance of equipment and supplies and notifying staff when supplies are needed;
• Conducting quality assurance tests and daily maintenance on x-ray equipment as needed;
• Assisting with FDA inspections and preparation for the Joint Commission and Program Review as needed;
• Assuring that all x-ray requests are completed properly; and Computerization of patient logs and repeat analysis.

BENEFITS: Competitive hourly pay rate accrued vacation accrued sick leave 11 paid Federal holidays 401K opportunity and Healthcare Benefits contribution.

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