What are the responsibilities and job description for the Rad Tech position at Henry Community Health?
Responsibilities
- Works under general supervision in preparing patients for radiologic exams and in applying ionizing radiation to patients for diagnostic purposes.
- Positions patients under radiology machines, adjusts immobilization devices, affixes lead shields to protect unaffected areas, and adjusts controls regulating length and intensity of exposure.
- Prepares reports and maintains records of services rendered according to specific procedures.
- Makes minor adjustments to equipment as necessary and relays major equipment problems to Imaging Director
Qualifications
- Requires a complete understanding of Anatomy, Physiology, Physics, radiation protection, principles of radiographic exposure, and radiographic positioning
- Requires certified as a Diagnostic Xray Machine Operator by the State of Indiana
- Responsible for maintaining licensure and registration and for accruing 12 (Class A-credit) CEU points annually and submitting documentation to supervisory staff
- Requires graduation from an approved Radiologic Technologist program and ARRT board certified
- Requires BLS certification
- Prefer at least two years Radiologic Technologist experience
The above statements are intended to describe the functions and related requirements of persons assigned to this job. They are not intended as an exhaustive list.
Benefits
We believe that work-life balance is critical to fulfilling our values of excellence and service. That’s why we offer flexible scheduling, competitive compensation, bonuses and discounts for you and your family. In addition to health, vision and dental insurance; our full and part-time employees are eligible for many other exciting benefits that include the following:
- Continuing education scholarships
- Generous paid days off (PDO) - with the option to rollover unused hours each year
- Employer funded pension