Diagnostic Radiology Technologist - Per Diem

Jobtome; Selinsgrove (Snyder County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtome is seeking a Radiologic Technologist to perform a full range of radiographic and fluoroscopic procedures, and to collect and analyze data for diagnosis under licensed supervision. The role requires independent performance in imaging and adherence to laws and institutional policy related to medications and radiation exposure.

Responsibilities include preparing patients, confirming orders, and ensuring confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Licensed radiologic technologist in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Administers radiographic and fluoroscopic procedures as directed by a licensed practitioner.
• Evaluates images for proper positioning and acceptable technical quality.
• Ensures patient safety and ALARA principles while handling medications and radiation exposure.

Job description

Job Summary

Radiologic Technologists are responsible for the administration of ionizing radiation for diagnostic, therapeutic or research purposes. A Radiologic Technologist performs a full scope of radiographic and fluoroscopic procedures and acquires and analyzes data needed for diagnosis at the request of and for interpretation by a licensed practitioner. Radiologic Technologists independently perform or assist the licensed practitioner in the completion of radiographic and fluoroscopic procedures. Radiologic Technologists prepare, administer, and document activities related to medications and radiation exposure in accordance with federal and state laws, regulations, or lawful institutional policy.

Job Duties

• Ensures correct order is obtained, patient is properly identified and prepared for exam, and that clinical history is corroborated and appropriately documented while respecting confidentiality.
• Utilizes appropriate imaging protocol and optimizes technical factors while maximizing patient safety, optimizing patient care, and applying principles of ALARA (As Low as Reasonably Achievable).
• Preparing and/or administering, as applicable, medications through new or existing vascular access site as prescribed by a licensed practitioner.
• Evaluates images for proper positioning and acceptable technical quality and verifies archival storage and/or