Diagnostic Radiology Technologist – Expert Care & Imaging

St. Luke’s University Health Network; Brodhead (PA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Luke's University Health Network in Pennsylvania seeks a Radiologic Technologist to perform diagnostic radiographic procedures with focus on patient safety and image quality.

Graduate from ARRT recognized program; register within 1 year. Experience preferred; BLS within 3 months. Will rotate through all areas of diagnostic radiology and participate in ongoing training and patient education.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an ARRT recognized education program, or ARRT registered, or ARRT registry eligible. Must pass registry within 1 year of hire date.
• Experience as a radiologic technologist preferred, and ongoing training in department procedures.
• Current BLS certification required within three months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Properly identifies patient and exam and performs diagnostic radiographic services on patients with the maximum amount of care, while evaluating the technical quality.
• Responsible for successful technical continuity of care and education of radiological procedures to patients.
• Assists in gathering and recording data for Radiology Quality Assurance/Performance Improvement program.
• Assumes responsibility for assigned area, making sure all equipment and supplies necessary for that area are readily available for use.
• Accurately adheres to downtime procedures to assure appropriate information is available resulting in excellent continuity of care for patients.
• Maintains responsibility for own professional development through active participation in inservices and/or continuing education programs.
• Provides educational information to the patient regarding their examination.
• Annual peer review of films meets department standards.
• Knowledgeable regarding patient condition, history and appropriate background and information pertinent to proposed examination.
• Accountable for quality of digital images sent to PACS.
• Verify correct patient is selected from worklist, ensures accuracy of Medical Record information prior to being sent to PACS.
• Notifies RN of any patient problem or reaction.

Skills

Patient care

Radiology procedures

Safety standards

Team collaboration

Documentation

Education

ARRT credential

Registry eligible

NJ license

Job description

St. Luke's University Health Network in Pennsylvania seeks a Radiologic Technologist to perform diagnostic radiographic procedures with focus on patient safety and image quality.

Graduate from ARRT recognized program; register within 1 year. Experience preferred; BLS within 3 months. Will rotate through all areas of diagnostic radiology and participate in ongoing training and patient education.