Diagnostic Radiology Technologist – Weekender

Live Well Homecare Agency, LLC; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Live Well Homecare Agency, LLC seeks an X-ray Tech I to perform radiographic and fluoroscopic exams in a clinical setting, ensuring proper patient positioning and exposure techniques with a focus on safety. The role offers progression opportunities based on skills and experience.

Responsibilities include operating imaging equipment, maintaining records, contributing to quality assurance, assisting physicians during procedures, and supporting student education as needed.

Qualifications

• Completion of a radiologic technology training program is required.
• The role demands technical proficiency, attention to patient safety, and the ability to support team and patient needs.

Responsibilities

• Conduits standardized radiological and fluoroscopic procedures with proper patient positioning and exposure techniques.
• Operates all equipment within the modality proficiently.
• Sets up immobilization and radiation protective devices appropriately.
• Analyzes patient body size, condition, and suspected pathology to ensure accurate examinations.
• Assists physicians during procedures as needed.
• Reports equipment malfunctions and recommends repairs or adjustments.
• Maintains accurate records and documentation.
• Participates in quality assurance and control activities.
• Contributes to the education and training of students.

Skills

Technical proficiency

Patient safety

Team support

Education

Radiologic technology training program

Job description

Role Overview:

The X-ray Tech I performs radiographic and fluoroscopic examinations, operates imaging equipment, and maintains related records. Based on skills and experience, candidates may be considered for higher levels within the role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conducts standardized radiological and fluoroscopic procedures with proper patient positioning and exposure techniques.
• Operates all equipment within the modality proficiently.
• Sets up immobilization and radiation protective devices appropriately.
• Analyzes patient body size, condition, and suspected pathology to ensure accurate examinations.
• Assists physicians during procedures as needed.
• Reports equipment malfunctions and recommends repairs or adjustments.
• Maintains accurate records and documentation.
• Participates in quality assurance and control activities.
• Contributes to the education and training of students.

Work is performed primarily in a clinical setting, with a focus on compliance with organizational policies and procedures. The role requires a graduate of a specialized radiologic technology training program.

Qualifications & Skills:

Completion of a radiologic technology training program is required. The role demands technical proficiency, attention to patient safety, and the ability to support team and patient needs.