Radiologic Technologist - Urgent Care Gilbertsville

Pottstown Hospital - Tower Health; Gilbertsville (PA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Pottstown Hospital - Tower Health is seeking a Radiologic Technologist to perform radiographic procedures and produce images for medical interpretation.

The role involves maintaining patient communication, ensuring accurate radiographic positioning, and demonstrating understanding of medical terminology. Candidates must have a Post High School Diploma Program and BLS Certification.

This position requires collaborative skills and the ability to multitask in a clinical environment, providing excellent patient care.

Qualifications

• Post High School Diploma Program required.
• BLS Certification is necessary.
• Relevant experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform radiographic procedures to produce images for medical interpretation.
• Demonstrate understanding of human anatomy and medical terminology.
• Maintain accuracy in radiographic positioning and exposure techniques.
• Provide excellent patient care and communication.

Skills

Collaborative Skills

Detail Oriented

Excellent Communications Skills

Excellent Interpersonal Skills

Excellent Teamwork Skills

Listening Skills

Medical Terminology

Microsoft Outlook

Multitasking

Problem Solving Skills

Education

Post High School Diploma Program

Job description

Overview

The Radiologic Technologist performs radiographic procedures, producing images for the interpretation by, or at the request of a licensed independent practitioner. Radiographers must demonstrate an understanding of the human anatomy, physiology, pathology and medical terminology. Radiographers must maintain a high degree of accuracy in radiographic positioning and exposure technique. They must maintain knowledge of radiation protection and safety. Radiographers must remain sensitive to the physical, cultural and emotional needs of the patient through good communication, patient assessment, patient monitoring and patient care skills. Radiographers actively participate in a dual role while working in the clinical environment. Duties include but are not limited to patient registration, scheduling, clerical support, and customer service. Basic medical assistant duties may be performed by a radiologic technologist after training and competency are demonstrated. Medical assistant duties may include triaging patients under the direction and supervision of the provider. This includes functions such as obtaining height and weight, vital signs, and specific point of care testing.

Responsibilities

• The Radiologic Technologist performs radiographic procedures, producing images for the interpretation by, or at the request of a licensed independent practitioner.
• Radiographers must demonstrate an understanding of the human anatomy, physiology, pathology and medical terminology.
• Radiographers must maintain a high degree of accuracy in radiographic positioning and exposure technique.
• They must maintain knowledge of radiation protection and safety.
• Radiographers must remain sensitive to the physical, cultural and emotional needs of the patient through good communication, patient assessment, patient monitoring and patient care skills.
• Radiographers actively participate in a dual role while working in the clinical environment.
• Duties include but are not limited to patient registration, scheduling, clerical support, and customer service.
• Basic medical assistant duties may be performed by a radiologic technologist after training and competency are demonstrated.
• Medical assistant duties may include triaging patients under the direction and supervision of the provider.
• This includes functions such as obtaining height and weight, vital signs, and specific point of care testing.

Qualifications

Education Requirements

• Post High School Diploma Program

Experience

• Relevant Experience

Certification and Licensure

• BLS Certification
• RT (R) (ARRT) or Certification eligible technologists hired upon graduation pass examination prior to start date

Required Skills

• Collaborative Skills
• Detail Oriented
• Excellent Communications Skills
• Excellent Interpersonal Skills
• Excellent Teamwork Skills
• Listening Skills
• Medical Terminology
• Microsoft Outlook
• Multitasking
• Problem Solving Skills