Rad Tech Educator/UKHC in Lexington, Kentucky at University of Kentucky

BA

3 yrs

KY Radiation Operator’ License (if applicable); Basic Life Support Certification; Radiologic Technologist (RT-R) or ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologist) ), or American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS), or Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB)

This position requires intermittently lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects weighing up to or over 50 pounds; sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time; occasionally standing or walking with objects weighing up to 25 pounds; and/or performing tasks with repetitive motions (such as typing). Also involves some risk of injury from moving, lifting, or positioning patients, equipment, or materials; and exposure to loud noises, radiation, cuts/punctures, blood-borne/airborne pathogens, and combative/violent people.

Primarily Monday through Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm

The Rad Tech Educator will have primary responsibility for providing all on boarding and educational needs for all the rad techs in Interventional Radiology and the Cardiac Cath Lab. The goal of this position is to be the clinical expert and educator for the interventional procedural areas in regard to Radiologic Technologist and any rad tech support or assistant positions.

The ideal candidate will possess excellent written and verbal communication skills. The ability to effectively organize and present information for educational purposes is preferred.

Bachelor’s degree in a health-related field preferred. Candidate should have a minimum of 3-5 years of experience in Cath Lab, and/or Interventional Radiology. Preferred credentials: Registered Radiologic Cardiovascular Interventional Technologist RT-(CI), Radiologic Vascular Interventional Certified RT, (VI)

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.