Radiology Technologist

Position Type: Full time, Part time, and PRNDetails: Days / Monday - Friday / No Call / No Holidays Location: 3025 Dixie Highway, Edgewood, KY 41017MissionOur mission is to provide exceptional, efficient, and cost effective orthopaedic surgical services to every patient and family we have the privilege to serve.Job Summary Provides radiology services. Responsible for operating radiological and fluoroscopic equipment.Duties and Responsibilities1.Philosophya) Supports the facility's ideology, mission, goals, and objectivesb) Performs in accordance with the facility's policies and proceduresc) Follows the facility's standards for ethical business conductd) Conducts self in a professional manner, and as a positive role model and team membere) Recognizes patients' rights and responsibilities and supports them in performance of job dutiesf) Respects patients' right to privacy, dignity, and confidentialityg) Participates in facility committees, meetings, in-services, inventory and activitiesh) Maintains professional relationships with management and medical staffCommunicationa) Communicates effectively and professionally with patients, visitors, physicians, and coworkersb) Interacts with others in a positive, respectful, and considerate mannerFinancial practicesa) Uses facility resources appropriately and avoids wasteful practicesb) Reports wasteful practicesc) Analyzes work area and makes recommendations for potential cost-effective improvementsCompliance programa) Contributes to the progress and development of the organization's adopted compliance programb) Performs according to established compliance policies and proceduresPerformance-improvement programa) Contributes to the progress and development of the organization's adopted performance-improvement programb) Performs according to established performance-improvement policies and proceduresC) Objectively evaluates suggestions, grievances, and processes to identify opportunities to improve performance and quality of cared) Participates in data collection activities to support the performance-improvement programSafety/risk-management programa) Adheres to safety policies and procedures in performing job duties and responsibilitiesb) Reports observed or suspected safety violations, hazards, and policy/procedure noncompliance to the safety officer or other designated personProfessional competencea) Participates in continuing education and other learning experiencesb) Shares knowledge gained in continuing education with staffc) Maintains membership in relevant professional organizationsd) Seeks new learning experiences by accepting challenging opportunities and responsibilitiese) Welcomes suggestions and recommendationsDutiesa) Completes duties according to the requirements of each procedure requiring radiological supportb) Assembles necessary supplies and positioning aids for scheduling procedures according to physician's preference cardc) Tests and monitors equipment for proper working conditiond) Accurately comprehends and interprets verbal orders and directione) Documents records and other forms, accurately adhering to approved policies/proceduresf) Confirms that all persons in the room are appropriately shielded before activating x-rayg) Communicates information about the patient's status to other persons responsible for patient careh) Applies the prescribed procedures to competently perform radiology technician functionsi) Follows principles of aseptic technique in performing duties during the procedurej) Remains available during the procedure to provide timely responses to physician or patient needsk) Follows manufacturer's specifications and OSHA guidelines when performing x-ray procedurel) Performs required maintenance of instruments, supplies, and equipment by adhering to cleaning care, storage, and calibration procedures as directedm) Handles equipment and instruments correctly to provide appropriate availability and safetyn) Maintains adequate supplies to provide immediate availability during the procedureo) Maintains a clean and organized work areap) Responds in a timely manner to meet the needs of the patient and the physicianRequirementsQualificationsCooperative work attitude toward co-employees, management, patients, visitors, and physiciansAbility to promote favorable facility image with physicians, patients, insurance companies, and general publicAbility to make decisions and solve problemsRequirementsRequired Associates degree in Radiological Technology from an accredited Radiology Technology programRadiology technician certification in the state of KentuckyPreferred Two or more years of experience working as a radiology technicianCPR / AED and First Aid certificationJob Quality RequirementsAccuracyAttention to detailTimelinessOrganizationLittle supervision needed to accomplish tasksDependabilityAttendancePunctualityAbility to follow instructionsAbility to meet deadlinesPhysical/Mental RequirementsAbility to sit, stand and walk Occasional kneeling, stooping, bending or reaching Ability lift 50 poundsVisual and auditory acuity