What are the responsibilities and job description for the Radiologic Technologist position at Appalachian Regional Healthcare, Inc.?
Radiologic Technologist
Requisition ID
2026-39743
Category
Allied Health
Job Locations
US-KY-McDowell
Community
MCDOWELL APPALACHIAN REGIONAL HOSP
Posted Date
10/13/2026
Position Type
Regular Full-Time
Department
Radiology - Diagnostic
Shift
Float Shift
Facility/Process Level : Location
US-KY-McDowell
Requisition Post Information* : External Company Name
Appalachian Regional Healthcare, Inc.
Requisition Post Information* : External Company URL
www.arh.org
Facility/Process Level : Postal Code
41647
Facility/Process Level : Address
9879 KY Route 122
Qualifications:
Education
• Associate's Degree; associate degree in Radiology from approved two-year program Required
Experience
• Up to 1 year Preferred
Required Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
• Basic Computer Skills
• ALARA guidelines
• Must be able to meet hospital on-call requirements.
Licenses & Certifications
• State licensure required
• ARRT required
• CPR 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 the patient for all radiographic and fluoroscopic procedures.
• Interviews patients and reviews available clinical data from charts to alert nurses and/or physicians to possible contradictions for procedure.
• Relies on extensive knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and effects of disease processes to properly and safety position the patient for maximum diagnostic yield.
• Operates highly complex radiographic equipment within the radiology department, operating suites and at the patient's bedside, selecting technical factors to ensure high-quality radiographs using the A.L.A.R.A. (As Low As Reasonably Achievable) standards.
• Maintains radiographic equipment and x ray rooms in proper working condition.
• Reports malfunctions and necessary repairs to supervisory personnel.
• Performs various clerical duties.
• Assists with examination of higher complexity such as arteriography, myelography, etc. Some examinations may require competence in venipuncture.
• Performs work of equal skill, effort, and responsibility as directed and may perform work of a higher level in preparation for increased responsibility.
• Attends all required safety training programs and can describe his/her responsibilities related to general safety, department/service safety, and specific job-related hazards.
• Follows the hospital exposure control plans/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 relations and works effectively as part of a department/unit team inter- and interdepartmentally to facilitate the department's/unit's ability to meet its goals and objectives.