Diagnostic Radiology Technologist – Day Shift

Lehigh Valley Health Network; Dickson City (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Health Network provides diagnostic radiologic imaging under physician direction, maintaining radiation protection standards and a strong focus on patient safety and service quality. The role emphasizes safe imaging, teamwork, and delivering compassionate care.

As a team member in Dickson City, you will perform radiographic procedures, ensure equipment readiness, and support radiologists with accurate documentation and patient interaction in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Technical School Diploma Graduate of accredited Radiography program or equivalent
• Less than 1 year Completion of Radiologic program
• Ability to deal effectively and ethically with medical and confidential information relating to patients, family, and physicians.
• Ability to recognize, analyze, and solve a variety of problems.
• Understanding of how to effectively and safely use radiation producing equipment.
• Knowledge of medical technology and terminology.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support - State of Pennsylvania
• RT - Registered Technologist Radiology - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire

Responsibilities

• Produces images of diagnostic quality, processes, and prepares images for interpretation by the radiologist.
• Provides radiation protection in accordance with prescribed safety standards. Uses appropriate exposure factors, collimation, and proper distance with documentation. Assumes responsibility and accountability for his/her own safety and the safety of others.
• Ensures appropriate exam is ordered for number of images provided and attached to the correct patient folder.
• Confirms levels of supplies and equipment to meet requirements for patient care and/or specific departments.
• Documents LMP, fluoro time, radiologist, number of images, appropriate history and all other required documentation.
• Ensures coordination of daily work duties within the team and coordinates timing of exams.
• Ensures images have crossed into PACS before study is complete.
• Confirms physician orders are complete and includes signature, ordered study, reason for test (diagnosis/CPT codes) and obtains missing information prior to treatment.
• Reports equipment malfunction and the need for adjustment and/or repairs.
• Assists in the education and training of new employees, students, and other ancillary personnel.
• Assumes responsibility for cleanliness and sanitation of the immediate work area and maintains orderliness.

Skills

Radiography knowledge

Radiation safety

Patient care

Confidentiality

Education

Technical School Diploma / Radiography program

BLS - CPR

RT - Registered Technologist Radiology (PA)

Associate’s Degree in Health Science (preferred)

Tools

Radiology equipment

Job description

Lehigh Valley Health Network provides diagnostic radiologic imaging under physician direction, maintaining radiation protection standards and a strong focus on patient safety and service quality. The role emphasizes safe imaging, teamwork, and delivering compassionate care.

As a team member in Dickson City, you will perform radiographic procedures, ensure equipment readiness, and support radiologists with accurate documentation and patient interaction in a fast-paced setting.