Radiology Diagnostic Technologist: Patient-Centered Imaging

1004 Lehigh Valley Hospital; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Health Network in Allentown seeks a Radiologic Technologist to provide diagnostic imaging under physician direction, while maintaining radiation safety and patient comfort. You will perform imaging studies, ensure proper exposure factors, document results, and uphold safety standards in a fast-paced clinical setting.

The role requires carrying out patient-centered care, collaborating with radiologists and nursing staff, and contributing to quality improvement initiatives.

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
• 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.
• Confirms levels of supplies and equipment to meet requirements for patient care and/or specific departments.
• 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

Radiology knowledge

Radiation safety

Documentation

Patient care

Team coordination

Education

Technical School Diploma

Accredited Radiography program

Associate’s Degree

Job description

Lehigh Valley Health Network in Allentown seeks a Radiologic Technologist to provide diagnostic imaging under physician direction, while maintaining radiation safety and patient comfort. You will perform imaging studies, ensure proper exposure factors, document results, and uphold safety standards in a fast-paced clinical setting.

The role requires carrying out patient-centered care, collaborating with radiologists and nursing staff, and contributing to quality improvement initiatives.