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As a X-Ray Technician at Commonwealth Health you’ll join a team and be a part of a culture that's dedicated to providing top quality care to our patients. Our full-time employees enjoy a robust benefits package which may include health insurance, 401(k), licensure/certification reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, and student loan assistance for eligible roles.
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Job Overview
Provides quality radiologic care through the use of radiologic equipment; performs various patient care activities under nursing supervision; performs various clerical functions as assigned, to support the clinical and Center goals.
Responsibilities
- Provides technical skills involving radiology and fluoroscopy. Takes, labels, and prints radiographs of various parts of the body, intra-operatively and uploads properly to electronic record, if available.
- Confirms that all persons in the room are properly shielded before activating x-ray to ensure the minimization of radiation exposure
- Follows principles of aseptic technique during the procedure.
- Keeps record of quality of aprons in stock and performs a yearly apron check to ensure protection is in place.
- Cleans and maintains the x-ray equipment; ensures the preventive maintenance and regulatory survey of equipment is performed in a timely fashion
- Educates and ensures staff is knowledgeable about with radiation devices in keeping with the rules of ALARA.
- Assists in patient and staff education and counseling regarding radiation safety.
- Tracks Dosimetry badges; implements / maintains the badge cycle and process
- Performs assigned nursing support tasks according to policy and procedures, including assisting with OR suite turnover, and other duties as assigned
- Participates in inventory count and participates in regulatory surveys, as appropriate
- Position and secure patients for optimal imaging and safety.
- Obtain diagnostic-quality X-ray images for effective treatment planning
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Complies with all policies and standards.
Qualifications
- Associate Degree Graduate of accredited program in Radiologic Technology required
- 1-2 years Clinical experience as a Radiologic Technologist required
- 1-2 years Clinical experience in an ASC intraoperative setting, orthopedic/spine experience preferred
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
- Demonstrates accountability, professionalism, openness, receptiveness to change
- Ability to identify and calmly handle inherently stressful situations with tact
- Highly organized with ability to concentrate on many detailed requests
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Ability to develop excellent working relationships with physicians, hospital partners and ASC staff
- Maintains regular attendance
- Attention to detail to ensure accurate imaging and record-keeping
- Compassionate and patient demeanor to provide a positive patient experience
- Knowledge of radiation safety and protection measures
- Prioritizing patient safety during transfers by utilizing appropriate equipment and seeking assistance when necessary to prevent injuries
Licenses and Certifications
- ARRT - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists As required required
- Licensed Radiologic Technologist As required by state required
- Health Services\ACLS As required required
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support As required required
- ABLS - Advanced Burn Life Support As required required
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule
Supplemental Pay
Application Question(s)
- Do you have your ARRT - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists?
- Are you a Licensed Radiologic Technologist As required by state?
- Do you have an Associate Degree from an accredited program in Radiologic Technology and 1-2 years of Clinical experience as a Radiologic Technologist?
Work Location: In person
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- Inventory Management
- Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
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