Radiology Tech Details

Radiology Tech

Crittenden Health Systems - Marion, KY

Employment Type : Full-Time

Crittenden Community Hospital has an immediate opening for Part-time, Weekend Option Sat/Sun 12 hr shifts, 24 hrs week Radiology Tech. Competitive salary and excellent benefits package available.

JOB SUMMARY:

Coordinates and performs diagnostic radiographic examinations as ordered by physicians for patients in the following age groups: neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1.Knowledge of radiographic examinations as well as procedures that require use of contrast agents.
2.Knowledge of radiographic equipment operation and radiation safety.
3.Knowledge of patient transfers and positioning techniques.
4.Knowledge of Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS)".
5.Open, accurate, and responsive communication; oral or written; on an individual basis or in groups.
6.Ability to handle multiple tasks/projects and meet deadlines.
7.Demonstration of ethical and professional conduct.
8.Available for emergency call coverage.
9.Promotes and participates in process improvement activities.
10.Supports the corporate mission: To provide quality, cost effective health care in a positive and productive work environment.
11.Adheres to the corporate values: Respect, Quality Service, Teamwork, Simplicity, and Creativity.
12.Must attend all mandatory in services.
13.Complies with all applicable state and federal laws and conducts job activities in an ethical manner as outlined in Crittenden Health Systems policies and procedures and in accordance with the standards and practices stipulated in the Corp. Compliance Plan.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

1.Performs other related duties as assigned
2.Ability to maintain confidential information
3.Interpersonal skills necessary to interact effectively with patients and families, all associates, referring physicians and administration who may or may not be under physical and/or emotional stress

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

EDUCATION, TRAINING OR EXPERIENCE:

1.Graduation from a JRCERT approved radiography program.
2.American Registry of Radiological Technologists registered, or registry eligible.
3.Kentucky State Radiation Operators License

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

1.Capability to be independently mobile
2.Ability to manage physically aggressive patients
3.Ability to transport patients
4.Ability to move the portable X-ray equipment to examination sites
5.Ability to lift 50 pounds without assistance; reach, stoop, and bend while maintaining good mechanical body position
6.Ability to wear protective lead aprons and gloves during examinations
7.Ability to perform tasks for a long period of time
8.Manual dexterity sufficient to operate radiographic equipment
9.Hearing and visual acuity sufficient to perform examinations, observe patients, read monitors and documents, hear equipment alarms
10.Ability to work within a limited space and in bright and low-lighted examination rooms
11.Ability to travel locally and elsewhere (including overnight stays) to attend seminars, etc.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work is typically performed in an adequately climate controlled, indoor environment.

EXPOSURE CATEGORY:
Category I Exposure Risk

Additional Information
Position Type : Part Time

Contact Information
Crittenden Community Hospital
520 West Gum Street
Marion, KY 42064
Phone: 270-965-5281