Radiologic Technologist, Jewish Hospital, 9a-9:30p

Address: 200 Abraham Flexner Way, Louisville, KY 40202

About the role

UofL Health is a fully integrated regional academic health system with five hospitals, four medical centers, nearly 200 physician practice locations, more than 700 providers, the Frazier Rehab Institute and Brown Cancer Center. With more than 12,000 team members—physicians, surgeons, nurses, pharmacists and other highly skilled health care professionals—UofL Health is focused on one mission: delivering patient-centered care to each and every patient each and every day.

Responsibilities

• Uses consistent and appropriate techniques to gather relevant information pertinent to the examination being performed, including correct patient identification and order verification.
• Assess patient to determine and develop an action plan for completing the procedure.
• Performs pre and post exam patient education pertinent to exam being performed.
• Produces images according to established protocols within the Diagnostic Imaging Department, at patients’ bedside, ER, and surgery with a high degree of accuracy.
• Demonstrates good radiation safety practices during radiographic examinations to include use of lead shields, collimation, and determining pregnancy status of women of childbearing years.
• Prepares for and assists Physicians with intricate radiographic examinations.
• Ensures examinations are performed, completed, and ready for physician interpretation.
• Attends and participates in department staff meetings and in-services.
• Takes an active role in gaining and maintaining proficiency in hospital and radiology equipment and information systems needed in performance of job responsibilities.
• Instructs Radiologic Technology students in the radiographic positioning, technique, and film critique.
• Presents a positive image of the hospital and department.
• Assists in quality improvement programs in the department.
• Maintains appropriate credentials and certifications related to clinical performance and ensures a current copy is on file with the appropriate department.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Graduate of a JRC‑approved program in Radiologic Technology.
• ARRT Registered.
• KY Radiation Operator certification (KBMIRT).
• BLS certification.
• One (1) year of experience as a general radiographer preferred but not required.