About this role
Job Summary:
Provides imaging services to patients.
Job Responsibilities:
Positions patients and selects exposure factors accurately.
Utilizes radiation protection and safety standards. Applies as low as reasonably achievable (ALARA) principle to minimize exposure to patient, self, and others.
Assists the physician in a variety of imaging procedures.
May be required to prepare and administer contrast media and/or medications within accepted scope of practice and applicable state and federal regulations.
Responsible for setting up and providing equipment and supplies before, during, and after procedures.
Skills and Attributes:
Requires critical thinking skills and decisive judgment.
Works under direct supervision.
Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Applies more advanced skills and knowledge in the area of specialization.
Position Requirements:
Work Experience
No experience required
Education
Diploma, Associate's degree or higher in Science or related field required upon hire
Licensure/Certification/Registration
RT(R) - Registered as a Radiological Technologist in Radiology required upon hire AND
ROC - Radiation Operator Certification in the state of Kentucky required upon hire AND
BLS - Certified as a Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider required within 90 days of employment in this position
Organizational Responsibilities:
Supports Owensboro Health’s Mission, Vision, Core Commitments, and business interests. Adheres to all organizational policies and procedures. Executes all tasks and behaves in a manner consistent with a culture of compliance, safety and a high reliability organization.
Additional Job Information:
This job description describes the general nature and level of work required by the position. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of qualifications, skills, duties, responsibilities or working conditions of the job. Specific duties and responsibilities consistent with the general nature and level of work described may vary by department and additional related duties may be assigned as needed. Some duties listed may not apply to all employees with this job description.
The job description is subject to change with or without notice, and Management reserves the right to add, modify or remove any qualification or duty. Nothing in this job description changes the existing at-will employment relationship between the Organization and the employee occupying the position.
Standard ADA Settings:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Demands: (Clinical - Office/Clinic)
Standing: 75%
Walking: 75%
Sitting: 50%
Lifting 0-25 lbs: 25%
Lifting 25-75 lbs: 25%
Lifting over 75 lbs: 25%
Carrying 0-25 lbs: 25%
Carrying 25-75 lbs: 25%
Carrying over 75 lbs: 25%
Pushing/Pulling 0-25 lbs: 75%
Pushing/Pulling 25-75 lbs: 50%
Pushing/Pulling over 75 lbs: 50%
Climbing: 50%
Bending/Stooping: 75%
Kneeling: 50%
Crouching/Crawling: 50%
Reaching: 75%
Talking: 75%
Hearing: 75%
Repetitive Foot/Leg Movements: 25%
Repetitive Hand/Arm Movements: 75%
Keyboard Data Entry: 75%
Running: 25%
Vision: Depth Perception: 75%
Vision: Distinguish Color: 75%
Vision: Seeing Far: 75%
Vision: Seeing Near: 75%
Hazardous Drug Risk Exposure:
Risk Level: Low-Risk
Owensboro Health Core Commitments
INTEGRITY - We conduct ourselves with a high level of responsibility, reliability and honesty because we take seriously the trust of our patients and coworkers.
RESPECT - We value and accept the unique talents and contributions of every patient, customer and team member in the Owensboro Health community.
TEAMWORK - We build a spirit of connectivity and fellowship by striving together to overcome obstacles, surpass goals, celebrate accomplishments and plan the future.
INNOVATION - We foster original ideas and creative solutions that improve our daily work and promote the mission of Owensboro Health.
SERVICE - We focus on service to patients, customers and team members by anticipating their needs, thoughtfully meeting those needs and continually improving the quality of everything we do.
EXCELLENCE - We reach beyond basic expectations to expand our knowledge and awareness, produce exceptional work and provide outstanding service.
Other facts
About Owensboro Health
Owensboro Health is a nonprofit health system with a mission to heal the sick and to improve the health of the communities it serves in Kentucky and Indiana. The system includes Owensboro Health Regional Hospital, nationally recognized for design, architecture and engineering; Owensboro Health Muhlenberg Community Hospital; the Owensboro Health Medical Group comprised of over 200 providers at more than 20 locations; three outpatient Healthplex facilities, a certified medical fitness facility, the Healthpark; a surgical weight loss center and program, and the Mitchell Memorial Cancer Center.
On average each year, we have 16,000 inpatient admissions, deliver 2,000 babies and provide the region’s only Level III NICU. Owensboro Health physicians perform nearly 24,000 surgical procedures, including nearly 200 open-heart surgeries. Our physicians and staff have 70,000 Emergency Department visits, more than a million outpatient visits annually. Visit our home page for more information.
What you'll do
- The Radiologic Technologist provides imaging services to patients, positions them accurately, and selects exposure factors. They assist physicians in imaging procedures and ensure safety standards are met.
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