Student Radiologic Tech

Welcome to Saint Joseph Berea, a not-for-profit, faith-based hospital established in 1898 on the grounds of Berea College. Saint Joseph Berea serves as a 25-bed critical access hospital and is recognized as a Best Place to Work in Kentucky for two years in a row (2023-2024). 

CHI Saint Joseph Health is part of CommonSpirit Health, a non-profit, Catholic health system dedicated to advancing health for all people. With approximately 175,000 employees and 25,000 physicians and advanced practice clinicians. 

Our commitment to serve the common good is delivered through the dedicated work of thousands of physicians, advanced practice clinicians, nurses, and staff; through clinical excellence delivered across a system of 140 hospitals and more than 2,200 care centers serving 24 states. 

Job Summary / Purpose

Assists Technologists with diagnostic procedures. Obtains patient history, explains routine procedures and addresses patient concerns. Prepares and maintains records and files as directed. Cleans and adjusts equipment. Transports patients to and from radiology to all areas of the Hospital.

Essential Functions

• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.
• Assist with 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.
• Uses standard precautions, PPE, at all times.
• Cleans and checks for malfunctioning of stretchers, wheelchairs, bedside commodes, and I.V. poles according to unit protocol.
• Attends all required educational programs as well as all Learn modules.
• Identifies and immediately reports any actual or potential hazard observed in the hospital environment.
• Contributes to the efficient operation and monitoring of the department and utilizes our resources efficiently.
• Demonstrates complete working knowledge of equipment within the assigned area.
• Knowledge and performance of the Code of Conduct Standards.

The job summary and responsibilities listed above are designed to indicate the general nature of the work performed within this job. They are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all job responsibilities required of employees assigned to this job. Employees may be required to perform other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

• High School Graduate or High School GED required upon hire. 

• A minimum of twelve (12) months or enrolled in second semester education in a JRCERT accredited School of Radiology required upon hire. 

• Basic Life Support - CPR (BLS-CPR) required upon hire.