Reg Rad Tech

Reg Rad Tech –
St. Claire Health Care
, Morehead, KY

Employment Type: Full Time

The Reg Rad Tech performs age‑specific radiographic and fluoroscopic procedures for diagnosing and treating anatomic and physiologic disorders, and assists in supervising ancillary personnel.

Duties / Responsibilities

• Reviews physician orders, checks for special instructions, consults with the radiologist when necessary, greets and identifies the patient, and explains the procedure to the patient and/or family member. Provides additional patient education as appropriate.
• Performs appropriate radiographic and fluoroscopic procedures based on the age of the patient served. Demonstrates correct anatomy through proper patient positioning, selects techniques, administers contrast media, and applies immobilization and radiation protection devices according to department policy and procedure.
• Maintains an adequate inventory of supplies for the assigned workstation, equipment maintenance, and quality control, which includes visual safety inspections, warm‑up procedures, and quality control activities.
• Updates patient history, records unusual conditions, documents examination time, and verifies the accuracy of procedures to be billed.
• Utilizes department/hospital communication equipment and/or procedures.
• Provides instruction for students, radiologic technologists, and others as required or requested.

Education

Associate Degree in Radiologic Sciences or Radiologic Technology program required.

Experience

Previous radiologic experience preferred.

Licensure / Certification

Current registry or pending with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, RT(R); current radiation operator’s certification (general or temporary license) issued by the Commonwealth of Kentucky required. Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification within 90 days of the hire date required.

Physical / Work Requirements

The employee is regularly required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, communicate with staff, patients, and visitors, and has close vision for reading and computer work. The employee must lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds, stand, walk, and be on foot for long periods, and tolerate PPE for long periods.

Work Environment

The employee works in an area with good lighting and climate control. The noise level is usually moderate.