Primary Location:

JHHS - Med Center NE - UMC

Address:

2401 Terra Crossing BlvdLouisville, KY 40241

Shift:

First Shift (United States of America)

Job Description Summary:

UofL Health is a fully integrated regional academic health system with five hospitals, four medical centers, nearly 200 physician practice locations, more than 700 providers, the Frazier Rehab Institute and Brown Cancer Center.
With more than 12,000 team members—physicians, surgeons, nurses, pharmacists and other highly skilled health care professionals—UofL Health is focused on one mission: delivering patient-centered care to each and every patient each and every day.

Job Description:

Performs a minimum of 3 of the following imaging modalities, Radiography, CT, MR, Mammography, Nuclear Medicine, DEXA, or Ultrasound in accordance with established practices and procedures based on required certifications. Responsible for acquiring quality diagnostic imaging exams, providing direct patient care, obtaining patient history, explaining routine procedures and addressing patient concerns. Responsible for maintaining images in PACS system and appropriate use of the EMR. 

Essential Functions:

• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.

• Performs procedures to ensure quality patient care in accordance with Radiologist’s expectations and protocols.

• Displays knowledge and complies with the National Patient Safety goals.

• Supports and reports any identified compliance matters.

• Participates in hospital and department quality assurance programs to ensure safety and satisfaction.

• Maintains professional development and education for technical competency.

• Uses standard precautions, PPE, at all times.

• Maintains regulatory compliance and licensure for current position.

• Attends all UofL Health required educational programs as well as all Learn modules.

• Contributes to the efficient operation and monitoring of the department and utilizes our resources efficiently.

• Demonstrates complete working knowledge of equipment within assigned area.

• Knowledge and performance of the Code of Conduct Standards.

Other Functions:

• Performs other duties as assigned

Additional Job Description:

Education / Accreditation / Licensure:

• Graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology

• Possess and maintain certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in 2 pathways not including Radiography (R).

• State of Kentucky License required

• BLS within 30 days of employment.

Experience:

• Previous experience in additional pathways preferred but not essential for all positions.