Diagnostic Radiology Technologist Weekender

LiveWell Homecare Agency; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

LiveWell Homecare Agency seeks a Radiologic Technologist to perform standardized radiographic and fluoroscopic examinations, ensuring proper patient positioning and exposure techniques.

Responsibilities include operating modality equipment, setting up immobilization and protective devices, reviewing patient details, reporting malfunctions, and maintaining detailed records while contributing to QA/QC and student training.

Qualifications

• Graduate from a Specialty Training Program in Radiologic Technology.
• Knowledge of equipment operation, patient assessment, and safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Perform radiologic and fluoroscopic exams with proper patient positioning and exposure techniques.
• Operate modality equipment proficiently.
• Set up immobilization and radiation protective devices.
• Review patient details to tailor examinations.
• Report equipment malfunctions and facilitate repairs.
• Maintain detailed records and notes.
• Participate in Quality Assurance and Quality Control procedures.
• Contribute to the educational training of students.

Skills

Radiologic equipment operation

Patient assessment

Radiation safety protocols

Education

Specialty Training Program in Radiologic Technology

Job description

Role Overview: Responsible for performing standardized radiographic and fluoroscopic examinations, operating equipment, and maintaining accurate records.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform radiological and fluoroscopic exams with proper patient positioning, identification, and exposure techniques.
• Operate all modality equipment proficiently.
• Set up and adjust immobilization and radiation protective devices.
• Review patient details such as body size, physical condition, and suspected pathology to tailor examinations.
• Report equipment malfunctions and facilitate repairs or adjustments.
• Maintain detailed records and notes.
• Participate in Quality Assurance and Quality Control procedures.
• Contribute to the educational training of students.

Qualifications & Skills: Graduate from a Specialty Training Program in Radiologic Technology. Knowledge of equipment operation, patient assessment, and safety protocols is essential.