Registered Radiologic Technologist

Job Summary

St. Elizabeth Healthcare is hiring a Registered Radiologic Technologist for their Edgewood Radiology Department within the Edgewood Hospital. The position is full-time, 3rd shift, with 40 hours per week.

Job Description

• Operates all equipment in an effective, safe, and efficient manner
• Formulates and employs safe radiographic exposure factors and minimizes radiation dosage on each exam
• Follows safety steps required to perform duties and be in compliance with medical, state, and federal safety standards
• Demonstrate respect, dignity, kindness, and empathy in each encounter with all patients, families, visitors, and other employees regardless of cultural background
• Effectively utilizes all necessary computer systems in compliance with HIPAA guidelines
• Obtains and records all patient data as required by the medical center, state, JCAHO, or other agencies
• Ensures proper charging of all procedures, coding, and modifiers are correct
• Reviews images for high quality
• Affords assistance in performing Quality Control (QC), Quality Assurance (QA), Quality Improvement (QI), or American College of Radiology (ACR) as necessary
• Performs routine maintenance and cleaning of equipment
• Notifies supervision and clinical engineering of malfunctions or breakdowns
• Fulfills disinfectant guidelines for equipment cleaning as set by department standards
• Performs other duties as assigned

Education, Credentials, Licenses

• Graduate of an approved accredited program of Radiologic Technology
• CPR certified
• ARRT(R) registered or eligible (see below for individual state requirements)
• Kentucky: KBMIRT Radiation Operator's License - Radiography (Temporary or Permanent)
• Indiana: Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) License – (Radiologic Technologist or Radiology Student Permit)

Specialized Knowledge

• Excellent understanding of radiation protection of patients, peers, and self
• Clinical competence in routine, fluoroscopic, surgical, and trauma radiography

Experience

• Adequate clinical experience from an approved program

Benefits

• Competitive pay and comprehensive health coverage within the first 30 days
• Generous paid time off and flexible work schedules
• Retirement savings with employer match
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities
• Wellness, mental health, and recognition programs
• Career advancement through mentorship and internal mobility