Diagnostic Radiology Technologist – Patient Care & Expertise

St. Luke's University Health Network; Easton (Northampton County); On-site; USD 39,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Luke’s University Health Network is seeking a Radiologic Technologist to perform diagnostic radiographic procedures in a busy imaging department, upholding radiation safety standards.

The candidate should graduate from an ARRT-recognized program, be ARRT registered or eligible, and hold a current BLS certificate. Experience with RIS/HIS and QA processes is preferred; strong patient communication is essential.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an ARRT recognized education program, or ARRT registered, or ARRT registry eligible.
• Must pass registry within 1 year of hire.
• NJ staff must have current New Jersey State Radiologic Technologist License (with NJ Dept. of Environmental Protection) and must be registered before date of hire.
• Current BLS certification required within three months of hire.
• History of computer usage experience required.

Responsibilities

• Identify patient and exam and perform diagnostic radiographic services on patients with the maximum amount of care, while evaluating the technical quality.
• Maintain successful technical continuity of care and education of radiological procedures to patients.
• Demonstrate competency in the knowledge of the RIS/HIS modules appropriate to their job responsibilities.
• Assist in gathering and recording data for Radiology Quality Assurance/Performance Improvement program.
• Assume responsibility for assigned area, ensuring equipment and supplies are ready for use.
• Adhere to downtime procedures to ensure information is available for continuity of care.
• Maintain personal development through in-services and/or continuing education; keep education binder.
• Provide educational information to the patient regarding their examination.
• Annual peer review of films meets department standards and considers patient condition and history.

Skills

Patient care

Radiology procedures

RIS/HIS knowledge

Continuing education

Education

Graduate from ARRT recognized education program

ARRT registered or registry eligible

Tools

RIS/HIS systems

Job description

St. Luke’s University Health Network is seeking a Radiologic Technologist to perform diagnostic radiographic procedures in a busy imaging department, upholding radiation safety standards.

The candidate should graduate from an ARRT-recognized program, be ARRT registered or eligible, and hold a current BLS certificate. Experience with RIS/HIS and QA processes is preferred; strong patient communication is essential.