Radiography Technologist in Winchester

Locations: Reid Health Primary & Specialty Care - Winchester

Time Type: Full time

Posted on: Posted Today

Job Requisition ID: JR2080

Schedule: Day Shift. Mon - Fri. 8a-4:30p

About the Position

The Radiography Technologist supports the Reid Health Mission, Vision, Values, and Key Service Behaviours. The Radiography Technologist performs radiographic diagnostic imaging examinations at the RHPA X-Ray locations on patients per physician/provider orders with a high degree of accuracy and efficiency.

Overview of Responsibilities

• Provide regular and dependable attendance.
• Competently operates radiographic equipment.
• Accurately evaluates requests for radiographic procedures.
• Obtains patient history and symptoms.
• Performs radiographic procedures per provider orders.
• Provides care appropriate to the age-specific needs of the patients served.
• Provides explanation and instruction to patients regarding radiographic procedures.
• Demonstrates effective communication with patients and families.
• Accurately performs appropriate documentation.
• Follows radiation safety policies and guidelines.
• Takes responsibility for personal radiation safety and exposure monitoring.
• Appropriately uses radiation protection devices.
• Participates in quality assurance and quality improvement activities.
• Assists in the clinical instruction of radiography students.
• Competently uses Epic and PACS systems.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and can be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities that management deems necessary.

Education & Experience

• Education Required: Graduate of an approved, 24-month program in Radiologic Technology accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT).
• Education Preferred: Any additional radiology education.
• Experience Required: A minimum of 2 years in an accredited educational program.
• Experience Preferred: Additional experience as a licensed Radiography Technologist after completing an educational program.
• Maintenance of Continuing Education: Credits required.

Licensure & Certification

• Radiologic Technologist license by the Indiana Department of Health is required for all positions before starting work.
• Certification and Registry in Radiography by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
• Current BLS certification.

Reid Health's inpatient hospital is a 189-bed, regional referral center with a Level III Trauma Center and a Primary Stroke Center designation. Reid Health's outpatient services include more than 40 specialties and sub-specialties throughout an eight-county service area. With more than 3,100 employees, 100 volunteers, and 170 healthcare clinicians on staff, Reid Health believes in wholeness -- in body, mind, and spirit.

The minute you step through Reid's doors, you'll be surrounded by friendly faces. Each of our employees plays an important role in the friendly and caring environment we call Reid Health. It's more than a place to work. Reid team members are involved in and care for our community, fostering a sense of belonging and camaraderie. They are the reason our patients feel safe and cared for. And they are the reason Reid Health is ranked among the best in quality care.

Equal Employment Opportunity has been, and will continue to be, a fundamental principle at Reid Health. Therefore, Reid Health provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran or military status, genetic information, or any other factor protected by law. This applies to all policies and procedures relating to recruitment and hiring, compensation, benefits, termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment.