Rad Tech - OR - Student Rad Tech

Summary

Job Description:

Rad Tech

Part Time - 24 hours/week - afternoons with weekend rotation
Call and Holidays when applicable

Provides health care services applying pulsed x-ray energy to assist diagnosis or treatment. Performs radiographic and fluoroscopic procedures, computer processing and related techniques, producing images for the interpretation by or at the request of a licensed independent practitioner.

Job Duties:

• Verifies orders, patient name/birth date and history.
• Performs/documents time out procedure for invasive procedures.
• Performs routine diagnostic imaging, fluoroscopy, surgery imaging, ED/Urgent care imaging, and assist Radiologist and authorized providers with exams/procedures, as necessary.
• Produce quality images for Radiologist's review.
• Must be able to complete warm up and QC on equipment (i.e. room checks, contrast reactions/infiltrates as required).

Requirements:

• Technical Diploma from Accredited School of Radiologic Technology
• Current Kentucky Board of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy (KBMIRT) License
• Current License with the American Registry Radiologic Technology (ARRT) in Radiography (R)Registry

OR

Rad Tech Student

The Student Radiologic Technologist (Student RT) is a student currently enrolled in an accredited radiography program who has completed at least 50% of the educational curriculum and holds an active Kentucky Temporary Student Radiography License issued by the Kentucky Board of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy (KBMIRT). Under the direct supervision of a licensed Radiographer who is immediately available and physically present within the department, the Student RT performs approved static x-ray examinations in accordance with Kentucky law and regulatory requirements.

Job Duties:

• Perform static diagnostic radiographic examinations consistent with education, demonstrated competency, and regulatory limitations.
• Operate radiographic equipment only while under direct supervision of a licensed Radiographer who is physically present in the department.
• Verifies patient information using 2 identifiers and verifies collection of information/imaging orders.
• Accurately document patient and exam information as directed and in compliance with departmental policies.
• Position patients appropriately and ensure imaging quality while following radiation safety principles (ALARA).

Requirements:

• High School Diploma/GED
• Active Temporary Student Radiography License issued by KBMIRT (required for employment)
• Enrollment in an accredited radiography program
• Completion of at least 50% of the radiography program

Preferred Requirements:

• Healthcare experience

Work Experience

Education