Radiologic Technologist $15,000 Sign-on Bonus

LECOM Health and Wellness Center; Corry (Erie County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Life insurance

Job summary

LECOM Health Corry Memorial Hospital seeks a Radiologic Technologist to perform diagnostic imaging procedures and support physicians in diagnosis and treatment. You will ensure safe patient care and operate mobile digital X-ray, C-Arm, and CT scanners while following radiation safety standards.

The role requires maintaining ALARA principles, calibrating equipment, and documenting exams in EHR/PACS. AART licensure and CE requirements must be kept current; a $15,000 sign-on bonus is offered for

Qualifications

• Must maintain AART licensure and continuing education requirements.
• Provide safe, high-quality patient care during imaging procedures.
• Adhere to ALARA principles and radiation safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Review patient charts to confirm imaging orders and history.
• Interview patients to verify identity and screen safety risks.
• Explain procedures to patients to reduce anxiety and gain cooperation.
• Position patients to capture required images and reduce motion.
• Operate X-ray, C-Arm, CT and other imaging equipment.
• Calibrate equipment settings per protocol and monitor exposure.
• Document exam data in EHR/PACS and ensure accuracy.

Skills

Patient care

Radiologic imaging

ALARA principles

Image quality

Safety protocols

Communication

Education

AART licensure

Tools

PACS

RIS

CT scanners

Mobile X-ray

Job description

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Radiologic Technologist $15,000 Sign-on Bonus

LECOM Health Corry Memorial Hospital is searching for a radiologic technologist to perform diagnostic imaging procedures to assist physicians in the diagnosis and treatment of injuries and medical conditions. Responsible for providing safe, high-quality patient care while operating radiographic imaging equipment and maintaining compliance with radiation safety standards.

• Review patient charts to confirm requested imaging order and clinical history are correct.
• Interview patients to verify identity, retrieve necessary medical information and screen for safety risks.
• Explain imaging procedures clearly to patients and to reduce anxiety and secure cooperation.
• Position patients accurately on the examination table to capture required imagining.
• Maintain an image reject percentage of 5% or less as determined by image analysis.
• Immobilize patients gently when necessary to prevent movement and image blurring.
• Safely administer contrast media in accordance with departmental policies and physician orders.
• Operate advanced diagnostic machinery including mobile digital X-ray, C-Arms and CT scanners.
• Adhere to ALARA principles and radiation safety standards.
• Calibrate equipment settings such as voltage, current, and exposure time per protocol.
• Wear and maintain personal dosimeter badges to monitor radiation exposure levels.
• Evaluate completed images in a timely manner to ensure optimal quality.
• Sanitize imaging tables, structural surfaces, and lead aprons after every patient.
• Maintain accurate documentation within the electronic health record and PACS systems.
• Document patient history, procedural notes, and exam data in electronic health records.
• Complete and charge exams, contrast, and materials accurately.
• Report any imaging equipment malfunction to the Radiology Manager or any department equipment errors to maintenance, IT, or appropriate personnel.
• Complete appropriate checklist when assigned to specific modalities.
• Stock examination rooms with necessary medical, contrast, and hygiene supplies.
• Collaborate virtually with radiologists to ensure a high standard of patient care is maintained.
• Maintain AART licensure and continuing education requirements.
• Must attend all required staff meetings.
• Performs other duties as directed by the manager.

LECOM’s full-time employees enjoy the availability of an industry leading benefits package along with competitive wages. Enhanced benefits include Highmark Blue Cross / Blue Shield Health Insurance starting at only $100 a month! Life insurance and AD&D Insurance is provided to all full-time employees at no cost. The health system also offers an excellent 403(b) retirement plan to qualified employees.