Radiology Tech - FT in Georgetown, KY at Georgetown Community Hospital
Posted on: 27 Jan 2021
Georgetown, KY
Job Description
Job Description
Georgetown Community Hospital
Under the general direction of the Radiology Director the radiologic technologist practices technology founded upon theoretical knowledge and concepts using equipment and accessories and employees procedures and techniques appropriately. The technologist acts as an agent through observation and communication to obtain pertinent information for the physician to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of the patient and recognizes that interpretation and diagnosis are outside the Scope of Practice for the profession. Utilizes expertise in minimizing radiation exposure to the patient, self and other members of the health care team.
Operate and oversee operation of radiologic equipment to produce images for diagnostic purposes.
1. Set up exam rooms prior to procedures
2. Explain the procedure to the patient and get consent if necessary prior to procedure.
3. Prepare and administer oral or IV contrast media to patients.
4. Assist the Radiologist during procedures.
5. Use radiation safety measures and protection devices to comply with regulations for the safety of the patients and staff.
6. On-call assignment for full-time employees required and must report to the facility with 30 minutes of notification.
Job Requirements
1. Licensure / Certification / Registration: CurrentRadiation Operator Certificate in the state of Kentucky. Registered by the American Registry ofRadiologic Technology in Radiography. Must possess BCLS
2. Education: Completion of educational program inRadiologic Technology: 2 yr certificate, associate degree and/or baccalaureatedegree.
3. Experience: Successful completion of an orientationprogram.
SpecialQualifications: Goodcommunication skills; computer skills helpful; ability to work with others as ateam to ensure quality patient care.
LifePoint Health 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.
LifePoint Health, Inc.
Brentwood, TN
Across our network and at our Health Support Center, we are united by a shared mission and vision, core values and guiding principles that drive everything we do and inform our approach to patient care, quality and how we do busine. We know that to achieve our vision of creating places where people choose to come for healthcare, physicians want to practice and employees want to work, we must organize around the right strategies. At LifePoint, our strategies are simple and enduring.
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