OverviewWelcome to CHI Saint Joseph Medical Group, a full service network of primary care services specializing in family, internal, geriatric and pediatric care serving 88 locations across central and Eastern Kentucky. CHI Saint Joseph Medical Group is dedicated to delivering customized care based on the unique needs of our patients and is recognized as a Best Place to Work in Kentucky (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ioujd4fnJcY) for two years in a row (2023-2024).Whether you are an experienced healthcare professional or working toward that, we invite you to experience Hello Humankindness (https://www.chisaintjosephhealth.org/library/landing/humankindness) with us! CHI Saint Joseph Health provides you with the same level of care you provide for others. We care about our team members well-being and offer benefits that complement work/life balance such as:
Paid Time Off (PTO)
401(k) and 457(b) Retirement Programs with matching
Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
Mental Health resources for you and your family
Wellness Program with rewards up to $450
Tuition Reimbursement for future career growth and development
Adoption Assistance
Voluntary Protection: Accident, Critical Illness, Identify Theft and Pet Insurance
Short and Long Term Disability
Free Premium Membership to Care.com with preloaded credits to support adult and child care needs
Employer Discounts
Relocation Assistance
Employee Referral Bonuses up to $7,500
Sign-on Bonuses up to $15,000
for eligible hiresLearn more about CHI Saint Joseph Medical Group and it's awards and recognitions here (https://www.chisaintjosephhealth.org/library/default-tab-bar-back/about-us/chi-saint-joseph-medical-group) .ResponsibilitiesKey Job Responsibilities
Proper assessment of the patient and their abilities to participate in ordered procedure. Provides a clear explanation of the procedure including; duration, process, and what to expect following completion. Verifies informed consent for and assists physician with interventional procedures; needle localization, aspiration, biopsies, and other invasive procedures. Practices aseptic and sterile techniques as necessary and observes universal precautions. Provides patient education as appropriate.
Selection of the proper equipment, setting correct technical factors, procedure protocols and gathers proper supplies prior to performance of the procedure. Recognizes all radiation safety standards including “Image Gently” and “Image Wisely” and MR safety standards. Understands and follows all rules around radiation protection including wearing of lead protection when utilizing fluoroscopy or when there is a possibility of exposure i.e. CT room, performing portable exams etc.
Obtains clear and complete history from the patient and or patient record and records that data into patient record to assist in image interpretation and future patient encounters.
Is able to perform quality assessment of images obtained and is able to evaluate equipment issues and reports assessment to supervisor, manager or director.
Ensures all equipment is in working order at the beginning of the day and prior to starting of a procedure. Performs any performance and quality tests on equipment as required including ACR quality requirements. Checks all supplies for outdates prior to use and reports any shortages, variations or failures of equipment to supervisor, manager or director for follow-up. Uses CHI incident reporting system to report any patient injuries or concerns, equipment or supply failures or malfunctions, medication reaction or errors, and visitor or personal injury or exposure.
Is responsible to participate in and have a good understanding of all department, campus and system quality improvement projects, the ACR accreditation process, Radiation Safety, ALARA, MQSA, and State Regulations as they apply to staffs license or certifications. Be familiar with the requirements of CMS and Joint Commission and be able to speak to all department processes around quality and environment of care
QualificationsMinimum QualificationsRequired Education for Staff Job LevelsGraduate of a Radiologic Technology programRequired Licensure and CertificationsBLS required upon hire. Please refer to policy “Licensed, Certified, and Registered Employees” for acceptable Life Support cards.ARRT Board Certified in RadiologyMust hold a valid Medical Radiography or General Radiology Technologist Permit to Practice license in Kentucky depending on work stateRequired Minimum Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesUnderstands methods and is capable of performing venipuncture’s as required for positionDemonstrated ability to set and maintain multiple priorities in an environment with shifting priorities, while providing accurate deliverables in a timely fashionMust be self-motivated, and able to take ownership of projects/assignmentsMust be a team player with excellent follow-up and customer service skillsStrong interpersonal, verbal, and writing skillsInterpersonal skills in dealing with guests and team membersPREFERRED QualificationsNoneImagingKY#NewGradImaging#RadTech#LI-OnsitePay Range$21.80 - $31.62 /hourWe are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.