A Radiology Technician is responsible for performing various imaging procedures according to scope and standards, which includes reviewing patient history, educating patients, and administering contrast media when ordered. They must also prepare equipment, select appropriate imaging parameters, implement safety standards, position the patient, perform the procedure, analyze results, and report scan findings.
Requirements summary
Candidates must be graduates of a program in the discipline or have validated current licensure, and must obtain AART certification within six months of hire. Required qualifications also include current American Heart Association BLS certification or obtaining it within 90 days, along with strong critical thinking skills and the ability to work effectively with minimal supervision in stressful environments.
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Job description
Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital, Acute
Radiology Technician: FT | Days
Who We Are
People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital is a modern, state-of-the-art 295-bed acute care facility, offering an advanced neurosurgery program with Spine Center accreditation amongst other specialty services.
Connect with our recruiting specialist
Please contact Melissa Gilbert by texting 615-324-9804, calling 629-257-6058 or schedule a time and date that works for you by clicking the link below.
The City of Somerset blends southern hospitality with abundant recreational opportunities including a 65,000-acre lake with 1,200 miles of shoreline. Somerset is host to nationally recognized, high quality performing and visual arts, concerts and other special events to the community.
Why join us
We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:
Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
Position Summary
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Paid time off
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
Life insurance
Company match
Loan assistance
401(k) retirement package
Free gym memberships
Virtual care appointments
Mental health services
Discount programs
Paid family leave
Accident insurance
Hospital indemnity insurance
Critical illness insurance
Certification tuition assistance
Higher education tuition assistance
A Radiology Technician performs various imaging procedures in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice.
Reviews patient history and physician's orders.
Educates patient regarding procedures, equipment and exam to ensure patient's understanding and cooperation.
When ordered, prepares and administers contrast media and/or medications within scope of practice.
Monitors patient condition continually and reports/responds to changes in status as appropriate Prepares equipment and supplies.
Selects appropriate exposure factors and imaging parameters.
Implements safety standards and performs appropriate quality control procedures on equipment. Troubleshoots, resolves, and/or reports equipment malfunctions as necessary.
Positions patient and performs imaging procedure(s).
Analyzes results and identifies issues with the quality of imaging results.
Takes appropriate action to resolve image quality issues, including repositioning patient and repeating procedure.
Enters, transmits and reports scan results
What we are looking for
Graduate of a Program in Discipline required or validated by current licensure
AART within 6 months of hire
Current American Heart Association BLS certification or obtained within 90 days of hire date.
Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Language
Skills: Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
EOC Statement
Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
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