Diagnostic Radiology Technologist - Per Diem

Azza HealthCare Agency; Berwick (Columbia County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Azza HealthCare Agency seeks a Radiologic Technologist to perform diagnostic, therapeutic, or research imaging using ionizing radiation. The role includes preparing patients, applying ALARA principles, and documenting imaging-related activities for regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities cover exam setup, image quality evaluation, student and staff education, and assisting with fluoroscopic procedures across settings.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a radiologic technology program; a bachelor’s degree is preferred.
• New graduates must obtain ARRT-R certification within six months.
• Applicants hired after a specified date must complete steps for advancement within 24 months.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients and ensure proper identification and confidentiality during exams.
• Utilize imaging protocols to maximize safety and quality.
• Prepare and administer medications via vascular access as prescribed.
• Evaluate images for quality and verify data transfer/storage.
• Educate and monitor students and healthcare providers.
• Assist licensed practitioners with fluoroscopic and specialized procedures in non-radiology settings.

Skills

Patient preparation

Imaging protocols

ALARA safety

Image quality assessment

Education

Radiologic technology program

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Role Overview:

A Radiologic Technologist performs diagnostic, therapeutic, or research imaging procedures using ionizing radiation. They independently conduct radiographic and fluoroscopic exams, ensuring accurate data acquisition for interpretation by licensed practitioners. Responsibilities include preparing patients, obtaining correct orders, optimizing imaging protocols with safety principles like ALARA, and documenting activities related to medications and radiation exposure in compliance with regulations.

Key Duties

• Ensure proper patient identification, preparation, and confidentiality during exams.
• Utilize appropriate imaging protocols to maximize safety and quality.
• Prepare and administer medications via vascular access as prescribed.
• Evaluate images for quality, proper positioning, and verify data transfer and storage.
• Educate and monitor students and healthcare providers.
• Assist licensed practitioners with fluoroscopic and specialized procedures, including in non-radiology settings.

Work is performed in a clinical environment, requiring compliance with policies and procedures. New graduates must obtain ARRT-R certification within six months. Applicants hired after a specified date must complete steps for advancement within 24 months. Education requirements include graduation from a radiologic technology program; a bachelor's degree is preferred.