Radiology Tech

Shriners Children’s is an organization that respects, supports, and values each other. Named as the 2025 best mid-sized employer by Forbes, we are engaged in providing excellence in patient care, embracing multi-disciplinary education, and research with global impact. We foster a learning environment that values evidenced based practice, experience, innovation, and critical thinking. Our compassion, integrity, accountability, and resilience define us as leaders in pediatric specialty care for our children and their families.

All employees are eligible for medical coverage on their first day! In addition, upon hire all employees are eligible for a 403(b) and Roth 403 (b) Retirement Saving Plan with matching contributions of up to 6% after one year of service. Employees in a FT or PT status (40 hours per pay period) will also be eligible for paid time off, life insurance, short term and long-term disability and the Flexible Spending Account (FSA) plans and a Health Savings Account (HSA) if a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) is elected. Additional benefits available to FT and PT employees include tuition reimbursement, home & auto, hospitalization, critical illness, pet insurance and much more! Coverage is available to employees and their qualified dependents in accordance with the plans. Benefits may vary based on state law.

Shriners Children's Lexington has an opportunity for a Full-Time Radiology Technologist.

We are looking for an energetic compassionate technologist who is interested in working with the Children we serve. This position requires someone with Shriners core values of excellence, innovation, commitment, integrity, teamwork, stewardship and respect. Interested individuals must demonstrate age specific knowledge, skill, and ability to make appropriate adjustments in the care of patients.

We observe nine holidays New Years Day, Martin Luther King, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, the Friday after Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, and a second Christmas holiday to be determined annually.

• Assesses orders for accuracy and clarifies with provider prior to imaging, if necessary (correct patient, correct CPT code, correct body part, correct side, correct views).
• Responsible for accurately positioning patients and ensuring that a quality radiographic image is produced.
• Practices appropriate radiation safety as designated in Federal and State Radiation Control Regulations. Practices A.L.A.R.A at all times.
• Ensures equipment is properly functioning and reports any potential problems or malfunctions to the appropriate contact(s).
• Works closely with radiologists and physicians who interpret images to either diagnose or rule out disease or injury.
• Responsible for communication and documentation of patient images.
• Maintain communication with patients, parents, and medical personnel.
• Maintains on-going plan for personal growth and self-development.
• Demonstrates competent technical skills in the use of imaging equipment, quality control and troubleshooting.
• Demonstrates professional role requirements related to communication with peers and supervisor and flexibility during unexpected work related events.
  
  
  

This is not an all-inclusive list of this job’s responsibilities. The incumbent may be required to perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Certification And Experience

• HS Diploma/GED required
• Associate's in Radiologic Technology or Certificate in Radiologic Technology required per the below
• Must be a graduate of an accredited radiologic technology program
• Must hold both the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification/registration and Kentucky Board of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy (KBMIRT) state license
• Must be Basic Life Support (BLS) certified by the American Heart Association
• One year pediatric and/or orthopedic radiology experience preferred
  
  
  

Shriners Children’s is an EOE/Drug-Free, Smoke-Free Workplace.