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Description General Job Summary: • Responsible for operating radiological and fluoroscopic equipment. • Travel as needed between our Kentucky and Indiana locations. Essential Job Functions: • Prepares patients for radiologic procedures. • Protects patient, self, and other staff from radiation hazards. • Read patients’ charts and relay physician orders to other staff members. • Maintain all radiographic files completely and accurately. • Complies with safety standards, OSHA, and HIPAA. • Cleans, maintains, and makes minor adjustments to radiographic equipment, including determining equipment repairs. • Maintains radiographic supplies, film, and orders as necessary. • Operates and maintain all imaging department equipment. • Performs all imaging exams according to provider protocols. • Performs other duties that may be necessary or in the best interest of the practice. Requirements Education/Experience: • Certified as a medical radiologic technologist as required by the state. • Associates degree in Radiological Technology from an accredited Radiology Technology program. • CPR/AED and First Aid certification preferred. Other Requirements: • Schedules will change as department needs change, including overtime and weekends. • Travel as needed between Kentucky and Indiana locations. Performance Requirements: Knowledge: • Knowledge of radiology procedures and protocols. • Knowledge of anatomy and physiology necessary to perform radiology testing including body mechanics and patient movement. Knowledge of radiology equipment including safety hazards common to radiology. • Knowledge of body mechanics. • Knowledge of electronic health records and practice management systems. Skills: • Skill in positioning patients properly. • Skill in identifying equipment problems and correcting or notifying supervisor. • Skill in following infection control and radiological safety procedures. Abilities: • Ability to lift and position patients for the type of x-ray procedure required. • Ability to notice detail in radiological images with differences in shapes and sizes. • Ability to apply written instructions and standardized work practices. • Ability to evaluate images and make technical changes as needed. Equipment Operated: Radiological equipment. Work Environment: Radiological unit. Mental/Physical Requirements: Standing, sitting, and walking the majority of the time. There are occasions when kneeling, stooping, bending or reaching may be necessary. Ability lift 50 pounds.