Radiologic Imaging Technologist – Weekend Shift

1004 Lehigh Valley Hospital; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Health Network in Allentown, PA, seeks a Radiologic Technologist to provide diagnostic imaging under physician direction while maintaining radiation safety and high patient care standards.

Responsibilities include acquiring quality images, protecting patients, documenting procedures, and coordinating daily workflow with the imaging team. Weekend shift, onsite at Airport Rd location.

Qualifications

• Technical School Diploma graduate of accredited Radiography program or equivalent.
• Less than 1 year completion of Radiologic program.
• Ability to deal effectively and ethically with medical and confidential information relating to patients, family and physicians.
• Ability to recognize, analyze, and solve a variety of problems.
• Understanding of how to effectively and safely use radiation producing equipment.
• Knowledge of medical technology and terminology.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support - State of Pennsylvania within 30 Days
• RT - Registered Technologist Radiology - State of Pennsylvania
• Upon Hire

Responsibilities

• Produces images of diagnostic quality; processes and prepares images for interpretation by the radiologist.
• Provides radiation protection in accordance with prescribed safety standards.
• Uses appropriate exposure factors, collimation, and proper distance with documentation.
• Assumes responsibility and accountability for his/her own safety and the safety of others.
• Ensures appropriate exam is ordered for number of images provided and attached to the correct patient folder.
• Documents LMP, fluoro time, radiologist, number of images, appropriate history and all other required documentation.
• Ensures coordination of daily work duties within the team and coordinates timing of exams.
• Ensures images have crossed into PACS before study is complete.
• Confirms physician orders are complete and includes signature, ordered study, reason for test (diagnosis/CPT codes) and obtains missing information prior to treatment.
• Reports equipment malfunction and the need for adjustment and/or repairs.
• Assists in the education and training of new employees, students, and other ancillary personnel.
• Assumes responsibility for cleanliness and sanitation of the immediate work area and maintains orderliness.

Skills

Radiation safety

Patient care

Team coordination

Ethical handling of medical info

Education

RT - Registered Technologist Radiology - PA

Technical School Diploma

Associate’s Degree in Health Science (preferred)

Job description

Lehigh Valley Health Network in Allentown, PA, seeks a Radiologic Technologist to provide diagnostic imaging under physician direction while maintaining radiation safety and high patient care standards.

Responsibilities include acquiring quality images, protecting patients, documenting procedures, and coordinating daily workflow with the imaging team. Weekend shift, onsite at Airport Rd location.