Radiology Technologist PRN

Facility Kindred Hospital Indianapolis North
Req ID 528726 Post Date 08/12/2026

Description

Kindred Hospital Indianapolis North is a 45-bed long-term acute care hospital offering the same in depth care you would receive in a traditional hospital, but for an extended recovery period. We partner with your physician and offer 24-hour clinical care seven days a week so you can start your journey to wellness. We are located within American National University community.

Job Summary

Administers ionizing radiation for diagnostic purposes. Performs a full scope of radiographic and fluoroscopic procedures and acquires and analyzes data needed for diagnosis at the request of and for interpretation by a licensed practitioner. Prepares, administers, and documents activities related to contrast medications and radiation exposure in accordance with state laws, regulations, and company policy.

Essential Functions

• Receive, relay and document verbal, facsimile, electronic and/or telephone orders in the patient’s chart as permitted by state and company policies.
• Provide education and prepare patients for procedures.
• Select the appropriate protocol and optimize technical factors while maximizing patient safety.
• Apply principles of ALARA to minimize exposure to patient, self and others.
• Apply three basic principles of radiation safety: time, distance and shielding.
• Observe patient and machine during procedure and report any unexpected outcomes.
• Clean and disinfect x-ray room and equipment as per infection control policy.
• Evaluate images for proper positioning and determine if additional images will improve the procedure or treatment outcome.
• Evaluate images for technical quality and ensure proper identification is recorded.
• Corroborate a patient’s clinical history with the procedure and ensure information is documented and available for use by a licensed practitioner.
• Postprocess images and data.
• Verify archival storage of exam data.
• Assist in maintaining medical records while respecting confidentiality and established policy.
• Identify and respond to emergency situations.
• Follow process for managing equipment and physical environment to ensure a safe working environment.
• Communicate issues, concerns, and opportunities for improvement to immediate supervisor routinely.
• Work cooperatively as a team member with co-workers in all departments of the hospital.
• Apply principles of patient safety during all aspects of patient care.
• Provide optimal patient care.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations

• Approximate percent of time required to travel 0%
• Must read, write and speak fluent English.
• Must have good and regular attendance.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

• Graduate from an accredited institution in medical radiography.

Licenses/Certification

• The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) registration. Current BLS certification.
• State certifications/licensure as required by the state in which employed

Experience

• One year experience in diagnostic imaging preferred.