What are the responsibilities and job description for the Radiologic Technologist position at Appalachian Regional Healthcare, Inc.?
Radiologic Technologist
Requisition ID
2026-39144
Category
Allied Health
Job Locations
US-KY-Hazard
Community
Hazard Regional Medical Center
Posted Date
8/24/2026
Position Type
Regular Full-Time
Department
Radiology - Diagnostic
Shift
Night Shift
Facility/Process Level : Location
US-KY-Hazard
Requisition Post Information* : External Company Name
Appalachian Regional Healthcare, Inc.
Requisition Post Information* : External Company URL
www.arh.org
Facility/Process Level : Postal Code
41701
Facility/Process Level : Address
100 Medical Center Dr.
Qualifications:
Education
• Associate's Degree in Radiology from an approved two-year program required.
Experience
• Up to one (1) year of experience preferred.
Required Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
• Current CPR Certification.
• Basic computer skills.
• Knowledge of ALARA guidelines.
• Must be able to meet hospital on-call requirements.
Licenses & Certifications
• State licensure required.
• ARRT certification required.
Responsibilities:
• Receives and reviews requests for radiologic studies.
• Accepts patients and assesses their condition to determine proper handling and special requirements.
• Explains and prepares patients for all radiographic and fluoroscopic procedures.
• Interviews patients and reviews available clinical data from charts to alert nurses and/or physicians to possible contraindications for procedures.
• Utilizes extensive knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and disease processes to properly and safely position patients for maximum diagnostic yield.
• Operates highly complex radiographic equipment within the Radiology Department, operating suites, and at the patient's bedside.
• Selects technical factors to ensure high-quality radiographs while adhering to A.L.A.R.A. (As Low As Reasonably Achievable) standards.
• Maintains radiographic equipment and x-ray rooms in proper working condition.
• Reports equipment malfunctions and necessary repairs to supervisory personnel.
• Performs various clerical duties as assigned.
• Assists with higher-complexity examinations such as arteriography, myelography, and related procedures.
• May perform venipuncture as required for specific examinations.
• Performs work of equal skill, effort, and responsibility as directed.
• May perform work at a higher level in preparation for increased responsibility.
• Attends all required safety training programs and can describe responsibilities related to general safety, department/service safety, and specific job-related hazards.
• Follows hospital exposure control plans for bloodborne and airborne pathogens.
• Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors, and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible, and courteous environment.
• Promotes effective working relationships and works effectively as part of a department/unit team both interdepartmentally and intradepartmentally to facilitate departmental goals and objectives.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.