Primary Location:

JHHS - Jewish Hospital - UMC

Address:

200 Abraham Flexner Way Louisville, KY 40202

Shift:

Job Description Summary:

Bring Your Imaging Expertise Where It’s Needed Most!

Join UofL Health’s new internal agency team as a core employee with full benefits eligibility and premium pay that recognizes your experience and flexibility.

We’re seeking experienced Radiologic Technologists to provide high-quality imaging and compassionate patient care through 13-week assignments at UofL Health facilities. Facility and department assignments are determined by staffing needs, so flexibility to work across locations is required.

Bring your technical skills, adaptability, and commitment to patient care to a role that combines varied assignments with the benefits of being a core UofL Health employee.

This opportunity is open exclusively to external candidates with at least two years of Radiologic Technologist experience.

Job Description:

Position Summary and Purpose
The Radiologic Tech performs all radiographic examinations according to establish protocols set forth by the medical director. The Radiologic Tech maintains a high degree of accuracy in radiographic positioning and exposure technique. The Radiologic Tech maintains knowledge and awareness of radiation protection and safety during all radiographic examinations. The Radiologic Tech prepares for and assists the radiologist with intricate radiographic examinations. The Radiologic Tech will prepare and administer contrast media in accordance with hospital policy and procedure as well as state and federal regulations

Essential Functions:
• Uses consistent and appropriate techniques to gather relevant information pertinent to the examination being performed, including correct patient identification and order verification.
• Assess patient to determine and develop an action plan for completing the procedure.
• Performs pre and post exam patient education pertinent to exam being performed.
• Produces images according to established protocols within the Diagnostic Imaging Department, at patients’ bedside, ER, and surgery with a high degree of accuracy,
• Demonstrates good radiation safety practices during radiographic examinations to include use of lead shields, collimation, and determining pregnancy status of women of childbearing years
• Prepares for and assists Physicians with intricate radiographic examinations.
• Ensures examinations are performed, completed, and ready for physician interpretation.
• Attends and participates in department staff meetings and in-services.
• Takes an active role in gaining and maintaining proficiency in hospital and radiology equipment and information systems needed in performance of job responsibilities.
• Instructs Radiologic Technology students in the radiographic positioning, technique, and film critique.
• Presents a positive image of the hospital and department.
• Assists in quality improvement programs in the department
• Maintains appropriate credentials and certifications related to clinical performance and ensures a current copy is on file with the appropriate department.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Other Functions:
• Maintains compliance with all company policies, procedures and standards of conduct.
• Complies with HIPAA privacy and security requirements to maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Job Competency:
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities critical to this role:

Language Ability:
• Must be able to communicate effectively in both verbal and written formats.

Reasoning Ability:
• Must be able to analyze data, work with confidential information, manage resources, evaluate performance of others
Computer Skills:
• Basic knowledge

Additional Responsibilities:
• Demonstrates a commitment to service, organization values and professionalism through appropriate conduct and demeanor at all times.
• Maintains confidentiality and protects sensitive data at all times.
• Adheres to organizational and department specific safety standards and guidelines.
• Works collaboratively and supports efforts of team members.
• Demonstrates exceptional customer service and interacts effectively with physicians, patients, residents, visitors, staff and the broader health care community.
• Demonstrates exceptional customer service and interacts effectively with physicians, patients, residents, visitors, staff and the broader health care community

UofL Health Core Expectation:
At UofL Health, we expect all our employees to live the values of honesty, integrity and compassion and demonstrate these values in their interactions with others and as they deliver excellent patient care by:
• Honoring and caring for the dignity of all persons in mind, body, and spirit
• Ensuring the highest quality of care for those we serve
• Working together as a team to achieve our goals
• Improving continuously by listening, and asking for and responding to feedback
• Seeking new and better ways to meet the needs of those we serve
• Using our resources wisely
• Understanding how each of our roles contributes to the success of UofL Health

Additional Job Description:

Required Qualifications:

• Graduate of JRC-approved program in Radiologic Technology
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience as a general radiographer
• ARRT certification required prior to start date
• Valid KBMIRT permanent license required prior to start date
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Provider accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA)