Orthopedic X-Ray Technologist: Precision Diagnostics

sluhn; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Luke's University Health Network is seeking a Radiology Technologist to perform diagnostic radiographic procedures with strict adherence to radiation protection standards.

The position requires ARRT-recognized education or registry eligibility, NJ licensure where applicable, and ongoing participation in education and quality assurance activities within Radiology. You will support patient care across radiology areas, ensure safety, document procedures and contribute to department quality

Qualifications

• Graduate from an ARRT recognized education program, or ARRT registered, or ARRT registry eligible. Must pass registry within 1 year of hire date.
• NJ staff must have current New Jersey State Radiologic Technologist License (with NJ Dept. of Environmental Protection) and must be registered before date of hire.
• Experience as a radiologic technologist preferred, and ongoing training in department procedures.
• Current BLS certification required within three months of hire.
• History of computer usage experience required.

Responsibilities

• Properly identifies patient and exam and performs diagnostic radiographic services on patients with the maximum amount of care, while evaluating the technical quality
• Responsible for successful technical continuity of care and education of radiological procedures to patients
• Demonstrates competency in the knowledge of the RIS/HIS modules appropriate to their job responsibilities
• Assists in gathering and recording data for Radiology Quality Assurance/Performance Improvement program
• Assumes responsibility for assigned area, making sure all equipment and supplies necessary for that area are readily available for use
• Accurately adheres to downtime procedures to assure appropriate information is available resulting in excellent continuity of care for patients
• Maintains responsibility for own professional development through active participation in in-services and/or continuing education programs and maintaining personal education binder
• Provides educational information to the patient regarding their examination
• Annual peer review of films meets department standards. Knowledgeable regarding patient condition, history and appropriate background and information pertinent to proposed examination
• Knowledgeable regarding patient condition, history and appropriate background and information pertinent to proposed examination

Job description

St. Luke's University Health Network is seeking a Radiology Technologist to perform diagnostic radiographic procedures with strict adherence to radiation protection standards.

The position requires ARRT-recognized education or registry eligibility, NJ licensure where applicable, and ongoing participation in education and quality assurance activities within Radiology. You will support patient care across radiology areas, ensure safety, document procedures and contribute to department quality