Radiology Tech, Pool
Company: Unity Health
Location: Searcy
Posted on: February 13, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description 1. Education: Must have
completed the curriculum of a recognized school of radiologic
technology. Must have certification by the American Registry of
Radiologic Technologists and maintain this status while employed at
Unity Health (if a recent graduate, must actively be pursuing the
Registry). 2. Training and Experience: Prefer 1 year radiologic
experience. 3. Job Knowledge: Knowledge of radiographic
examinations as well as the procedures that require the use of
contrast agents. Have a knowledge of radiographic equipment
operations and radiation safety. Must also be knowledgeable about
patient transfers and positioning techniques. 4. Safety Sensitive:
YES In the interest of protecting the health and safety of all
patients, associates, and guests, Unity Health has classified some
positions as “safety sensitive.” A “safety sensitive” position is
any job position in which impaired performance could result in harm
to the health and/or safety of self or others. Any associate that
is actively engaged in the use of medical marijuana, even if in
possession of a valid medical marijuana card, will be excluded from
employment in a “safety sensitive” position. DESCRIPTION:
Coordinates and performs the diagnostic radiographic cases for all
patients. Open, accurate and responsive communication, oral or
written, on an individual basis or in groups. Ability to handle
multiple tasks/projects and meet deadlines. Demonstration of
ethical and professional conduct. Flexibility to work overtime as
needed as well as on-call duty and disaster work as required by
workload and/or unforeseen circumstances. Must display a good
understanding of age-related developmental issues of pediatrics
through geriatrics. Physical Effort: Worker must adjust to
performing routine, repetitive tasks without specific supervision.
Worker will be performing within a radiation area. Employee may
frequently be exposed to blood, body fluids/tissues and
electromagnetic radiation, gamma and x-rays as in CRT’s (VDT’s).
Capability to be independently mobile. Ability to manage physically
aggressive patients, to transport patients on the stretcher or in a
wheelchair and to move portable x-ray machine to examination site.
The ability to lift 50 lbs. without assistance, reach, stoop and
bend while maintaining a good mechanical body position. They should
also have the ability to wear protective lead aprons and lead
gloves during examinations and perform tasks for a long period of
time. Manual dexterity sufficient to operate radiographic
equipment. Hearing and visual acuity sufficient to perform
examinations, observe patients, read monitors and documents, hear
equipment alarms. They should also have the ability to work within
a limited space and in bright and low lighted examination room and
to travel locally and elsewhere (including overnight stays) to
attend seminars. Mental Effort: Position requires ability to
concentrate on fine detail with constant interruption and attend to
tasks for 20-45 minutes at a time. Individual must be able to
understand and relate to the concepts behind specific ideas and
remember multiple tasks given to self and others over long periods
of time. Must be able to communicate verbally, using advanced level
of vocabulary. Interpersonal skills necessary to interact
effectively with patients and families of all age groups, all
radiology/nuclear medicine staff, referring physicians and
residents, nursing scheduling, patient escort services and
administration who may or may not be under physical and/or
emotional stress. Frequent interaction with personnel in other
departments and with vendors. The ability to maintain confidential
information.
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