Radiology Technologist
Elizabethtown, Kentucky
Baptist Healthcare System, Inc. - 913 North Dixie Avenue

Radiology Tech

Location: Elizabethtown, Kentucky Department: Diagnostic and Imaging Services Employment Type: Clinical-Allied Contract Length: 12 weeks Hours: 10 hours per day, 40 hours per week

Job Summary

Provide diagnostic imaging services to patients within a hospital setting. Use radiographic techniques and equipment to perform imaging examinations that help physicians diagnose and treat medical conditions.

Responsibilities

• Patient care, safety, and comfort (about 30%): Greet patients, explain procedures, obtain relevant history, position patients, monitor them during exams, and maintain infection control in the radiology suite.
• Radiographic imaging (about 40%): Perform general X-rays, fluoroscopy, and specialized procedures per physician orders and protocols. Operate equipment and apply ALARA radiation safety principles.
• Image processing and quality control (about 10%): Review images for quality, perform basic processing (cropping, collimation, annotation), and run equipment quality control tests.
• Documentation and record-keeping (about 10%): Document examination details and maintain records of radiation exposure, imaging parameters, and quality assurance measures.
• Collaboration and communication (about 10%): Work with radiologists, physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals, and communicate clearly with patients and families.

Shift and Scheduling

• Monday through Thursday, 8:30 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., no call.
• Weekend payback policy (effective 11/13/2026): A traveler who misses a scheduled weekend shift is assigned the next unscheduled weekend shift, comparable to the one missed or on another day set by unit need. Travelers must discuss weekend payback conflicts with the Unit Manager. Weekend means Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Hospitalizations and funeral leave are exempt.

Requirements

• Associate's degree, or completion of an accredited radiology technology program (military training graduates included)
• Valid Radiology Technologist license in Kentucky
• ARRT certification
• BLS certification
• Radiology Technologist experience of at least 1 year, completed within the last year

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience working as a Radiology Technician in a hospital or medical imaging facility.