RADIOLOGY TECH - FASTERCARE

Independence Health System Inc.; Kittanning (Armstrong County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Independence Health System Inc. is seeking a Radiologic Technologist to perform radiographic, phlebotomy, IV, EKG and lab procedures, following prescribed protocols and age-appropriate care.

The role requires ARRT certification, CPR, and clearances, and supports work across Fastercare locations as needed. The candidate should have completed a Radiologic Technology program and may have 1–2 years of outpatient or urgent care experience.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Radiologic Technology Program.
• ARRT certification and CPR clearance.
• Experience in ambulatory/outpatient or urgent care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs radiographic, phlebotomy, IV, EKG and lab procedures following prescribed protocols.
• Must be able to work at all Fastercare locations as needed.

Skills

Phlebotomy

EKG

CPR

Patient assessment

Education

Radiologic Technology Program

Tools

ARRT Certification

Job description

**FULL-TIME: $5000 Sign-On Bonus**

Performs radiographic, phlebotomy, IV, EKG and lab procedures following prescribed protocols and procedures. Demonstrates competence in the assessment, range of treatment and knowledge of growth and development, appropriate to the age and disability of the patient treated. Must be able to work at all Fastercare locations as needed.

Education

• Minimum: Graduate of a Radiologic Technology Program
• Preferred: N/A

Registration/Certification/Licensure

Certified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), Healthcare Provider CPR and Act 33/73 clearances.

Experience

• Minimum: Clinical rotation through educational program.
• Preferred: Two years experience as a Radiologic Technologist. Experience working in an ambulatory outpatient or urgent care setting.

Other Requirements

Comprehensive Crisis Management per policy. Responsible to safely access, transport and handle sharps, such as needles, suture kits, lancets, syringes, etc. Successful completion of on the job phlebotomy training including a minimum of 100 successful blood draws by completion of the introductory period. Completion of EKG training within 6 months of hire/transfer.

Status

Non-Exempt

Physical Requirements

• Standing* - Remaining on one's feet in an upright position remaining stationary - FREQUENT
• Walking* - Remaining upright on one's feet, and moving about - OCCASIONAL
• Sitting* - Body remains in a seated position - FREQUENT
• Stooping* - To bend the body downward and forward by bending the spine at the waist - OCCASIONAL
• Bending* - To flex the upper body forward - FREQUENT
• Twisting* - To rotate the upper body forward - FREQUENT
• Climbing - To move the body in any direction on equipment or structures that do not include stairs or ladders - N/A
• Ladders - To ascend and descend ladders - N/A
• Stairs - To ascend and descend stairs - N/A
• Kneeling - To move the body downwards and come to rest on both hands and both knees - N/A
• Squatting - To move the body downwards by bending both knees - N/A
• Crouching - To bend the body forward and downward by bending the spine and the legs - N/A
• Crawling - To move the body forward or backwards on hands and knees - N/A
• Reaching Horizontal* - To extend the arms and hands outward, remaining under shoulder height - FREQUENT
• Reaching Overhead* - To extend the arms and hands up and out over shoulder height - FREQUENT
• Grasping* - Using functional gripping of the hand to handle an object - CONSTANT
• Finger Manipulation* - To manipulate objects with the use of fingers - CONSTANT
• Seeing* - Using visual feedback to accomplish a task or activity - CONSTANT
• Hearing* - Using sound feedback to accomplish a task or activity - CONSTANT
• Repetitive Upper Extremity Use - Using the arms and/or hands continuously or more than 2/3 of the total time - N/A
• Repetitive Lower Extremity Use - Using the legs and/or feet continuously or more than 2/3 of the total time - N/A

Material Handling

• Pushing* - To exert a force upon an object in order to move it in a certain direction Pushing refers to moving an object away from the person
  • OCCASIONAL
  • 20# - 50#
• Pulling* - To exert a force upon an object in order to move it in a certain direction Pulling refers to moving an object towards the person
  • OCCASIONAL
  • Up to 20#
• Lift* - Floor to Waist
  • OCCASIONAL
  • Up to 20#
• Lift* - Waist to shoulder
  • FREQUENT
  • Up to 20#
• Lift* - Shoulder to overhead
  • FREQUENT
  • Up to 20#
• Carrying* - To transport an object or article using the arms or hands (> 10 feet)
  • OCCASIONAL
  • Up to 20#

Environmental Factors

• Working alone - CONSTANT
• Working in cramped quarters - N/A
• Constant interruptions - FREQUENT
• Working with hands in water - N/A
• Use of power tools - N/A
• Working on ladders/scaffolding - N/A
• Exposure to vibration - N/A
• Exposure to dust - N/A
• Exposure to noise (constant) - N/A
• Exposure to electrical energy (outlets, etc) - CONSTANT
• Exposure to temperature changes (heat, cold, humidity), that require special clothing - N/A
• Exposure to slippery walking surfaces - N/A
• Exposure to solvents, grease, oils - N/A
• Exposure to radiant energy, ie computer terminal (more than 4 hours per shift) - CONSTANT
• Working with bloodborne pathogens - CONSTANT

Cardiovascular Energy Requirements - Physical Demand

• Physical Demand - Met Level - Examples of similar activity intensity
• Sedentary to Light - 0 - 3.5 - Light house cleaning, washing dishes, serving food, food shopping, sitting, standing, computer work.
• Medium - 3.6 - 6.3 - House work (mopping, scrubbing), health club exercising, treadmill work, stretching, yoga, walk/run-play with children, aerobic class, dancing, carrying bucket/wood, auto body repair, shoveling snow, golf (carrying clubs).
• Heavy to Very Heavy - > 6.4 - Calisthenics (push up, pull up, sit up, vigorous effort), carrying groceries upstairs, shoveling coal, bailing hay, fire fighting, sawing by hand, splitting wood.

As relates to this position:

• Sedentary to Light - OCCASIONAL
• Medium - N/A
• Heavy to Very Heavy - N/A