About this role
Overview
Performs diagnostic imaging studies in accordance with physician orders and departmental guidelines.Prepares and transports patients as necessary.Prepares imaging equipment, room, and images, as need for interpretation.Verifies and completes studies in RIS and PACS.Maintains Quality Control on Equipment as Instructed. .
Responsibilities
1. Receives and reviews requests for radiologic studies.2. Accepts patients and assesses their condition to determine proper handling and special requirements.3. Explains and prepares the patient for all radiographic and fluoroscopic procedures.4. Interviews patients and reviews available clinical data from charts to alert nurses and/or physicians topossible contradictions for procedure.5. Relies on extensive knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and effects of disease processes to properly andsafety position the patient for maximum diagnostic yield.6. Operates highly complex radiographic equipment within the radiology department, operating suites and atthe patient's bedside, selecting technical factors to ensure high-quality radiographs using the A.L.A.R.A. (As lowas reasonably achievable) standards.7. Maintains radiographic equipment and x ray rooms in proper working condition. Reports malfunctions andnecessary repairs to supervisory personnel.8. Performs various clerical duties including.9. Assists with examination of higher complexity such as arteriography, myelography, etc. Some examinationsmay require competence in venipuncture.10. Performs work of equal skill, effort, and responsibility as directed and may perform work of a higher level inpreparation for increased responsibility.11. Attends all required safety training programs and can describe his/her responsibilities related to generalsafety, department/service safety, and specific job-related hazards.12. Follows the hospital exposure control plans/bloodborne and airborne pathogens.13. Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors, and fellow employees toensure a professional, responsible, and courteous environment.14. Promotes effective working relations and works effectively as part of a department/unit team inter- andinterdepartmentally to facilitate the department's/unit's ability to meet its goals and objectives.
Qualifications
Education (experience can be substituted for education)Associate's Degree associate degree in Radiology from approved two-year program Required
Work Experience (education can be substituted for experience)Up to 1 year Preferred
Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesBasic Computer SkillsALARA guidelinesMust be able to meet hospital on-call requirements.
Licenses and CertificationsState licensure requiredARRT requiredCPR Required
Other facts
About Appalachian Regional Healthcare, Inc.
Appalachian Regional Healthcare (ARH), the Healthcare System of Appalachia, and ranked as one of the Top 10 Employers in Kentucky by Forbes Magazine, is a not-for-profit health system operating 13 hospitals in Barbourville, Hazard, Harlan, Hyden, Martin, McDowell, Middlesboro, Prestonsburg, South Williamson, West Liberty and Whitesburg in Kentucky; as well as Beckley and Hinton in West Virginia, as well as multi-specialty physician practices, home health agencies, home medical equipment stores and retail pharmacies. ARH employs more than 6,000 people with an annual payroll and benefits of $330 million generated into our local economies. ARH also has a network of more than 600 active and courtesy medical staff members. ARH is the largest provider of care and single largest employer in southeastern Kentucky and the third largest private employer in southern West Virginia, and is consistently recognized for its medical excellence.
What you'll do
- The Diagnostic X-Ray Tech performs diagnostic imaging studies as per physician orders and departmental guidelines, ensuring patient preparation and equipment maintenance. They also verify and complete studies in RIS and PACS while maintaining quality control on equipment.
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