Diagnostic Radiology Technologist – Regional Float (Evenings)

LiveWell Homecare Agency; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

LiveWell Homecare Agency in the United States is seeking a Radiologic Technologist to administer ionizing radiation for diagnostic, therapeutic, or research purposes. You will perform radiographic and fluoroscopic procedures, prep patients, and ensure correct procedures while maintaining documentation.

This role emphasizes ALARA safety, image quality evaluation, and collaboration with licensed practitioners.

Qualifications

• Graduate from a Specialty Training Program in Radiologic Technology (required).
• Bachelor's degree in a related field (preferred).
• New graduates must obtain ARRT-R registration within six months.
• Applicants hired after the specified date must progress to level 2 within 24 months.
• Strong attention to patient safety, technical proficiency, and collaborative skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for exams and verify correct orders.
• Use imaging protocols, maximize patient safety, and apply ALARA principles.
• Administer medications via vascular access when required.
• Evaluate images for quality, verify data storage, and process data as needed.
• Assist licensed practitioners during fluoroscopic and specialized procedures.
• Perform radiographic procedures independently or with supervision, including outside the department.

Skills

Patient safety

Technical proficiency

Collaborative skills

Education

Specialty Training Program in Radiologic Technology

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

Role Overview:

Radiologic Technologists administer ionizing radiation for diagnostic, therapeutic, or research purposes. They perform radiographic and fluoroscopic procedures, acquire and analyze diagnostic data, and assist licensed practitioners. Responsibilities include preparing patients, ensuring correct procedures, optimizing imaging protocols, administering medications as prescribed, evaluating image quality, and maintaining documentation in compliance with laws and policies. They also educate and monitor students and healthcare providers, and assist in procedures outside the radiology department such as in operating rooms or ICU.

Key Responsibilities:

• Obtain correct orders, identify patients, and prepare them for exams.
• Use appropriate imaging protocols, maximize patient safety, and apply ALARA principles.
• Administer medications via vascular access when required.
• Evaluate images for quality, verify data storage, and process data as needed.
• Assist licensed practitioners during fluoroscopic and specialized procedures.
• Perform radiographic procedures independently or with supervision, including outside the department.

Qualifications & Skills:

Graduate from a Specialty Training Program in Radiologic Technology (required); Bachelor's degree in a related field (preferred). New graduates must obtain ARRT-R registration within six months. Applicants hired after a specified date must progress to level 2 within 24 months. Strong attention to patient safety, technical proficiency, and collaborative skills are essential.