Orthopedic Radiology Tech: Precise Imaging & Patient Care

Independence Health System; Cape Coral (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

WVU Medicine's Orthopedic practice in Butler, PA is seeking a Radiologic Technologist to perform radiographic imaging under physician direction. You will verify patient data, prepare and position patients, select shielding, develop films, and maintain imaging records with precision.

The role requires ARRT registration and completion of a JRCERT-accredited Radiologic Technology Program, plus strong communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Completion of a (JRCERT) accredited Radiologic Technology Program.
• Related training/experience (preferably within the past five years)
• Strong leadership ability, good organizational skills, independent and critical thinking skills, and sound judgment.
• Strong ability to communicate complex and/or controversial topics and concepts to a wide and diverse audience.

Responsibilities

• Produces radiographs of various anatomical parts for diagnostic purposes as directed by the Orthopedic Physician.
• Verifies pertinent data about the patient and procedure.
• Verifies patient identification using two identifiers.
• Verifies the physician order and determines optimal imaging procedure.
• Provides information to the patient about the procedure and confirms consent.
• Performs positioning, shielding, and adjustment of radiographic equipment to obtain diagnostic images.
• Develops films and maintains storage; marks films with patient identifiers and markers per protocol.
• Performs daily QC on radiographic equipment and ensures equipment/workstation is in optimum condition.
• Assists in surgical scheduling and other duties as assigned in the Orthopedic office setting.

Job description

WVU Medicine's Orthopedic practice in Butler, PA is seeking a Radiologic Technologist to perform radiographic imaging under physician direction. You will verify patient data, prepare and position patients, select shielding, develop films, and maintain imaging records with precision.

The role requires ARRT registration and completion of a JRCERT-accredited Radiologic Technology Program, plus strong communication and organizational skills.