Radiology Tech | Jefferson Medical Arts Building

Allegheny Health Network; Clairton (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $15,000

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a Radiologic Technologist to perform prescribed radiographic imaging procedures with independent judgment and initiative. A sign-on bonus of $15,000 is available with a 3-year commitment.

The role requires positioning patients, selecting exposure factors, and ensuring image quality through QC and safety practices. Responsibilities include educating patients, reviewing orders, administering contrast media when ordered, monitoring patient status, and assisting

Qualifications

• Minimum: Associate’s degree or equivalent from a two‑year college or technical school; or six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Positions patient and performs imaging procedures; analyzes results and identifies image quality issues; relocates patient and repeats procedures as needed.
• Reviews patient history and orders; educates patient about procedures, equipment and exam to ensure cooperation.
• When ordered, prepares and administers contrast media and/or medications within scope; monitors patient condition and responds to changes.
• Prepares equipment and supplies; selects exposure factors and imaging parameters; follows safety standards and performs QC on equipment; troubleshoots malfunctions.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Radiology experience

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Job description

Job Overview

Sign on Bonus Eligible $15,000 (3 year commitment)

This job performs prescribed radiographic imaging procedures at a technical level not requiring constant supervision. Competently performs a variety of technical procedures that require independent judgment and initiative.

Responsibilities

• Positions patient and performs imaging procedure(s). Analyzes results and identifies issues with the quality of imaging results. Takes appropriate action to resolve image quality issues, including repositioning patient and repeating procedure. Enters, transmits and reports scan results. (40%)
• Reviews patient history and physician's orders. Educates patient regarding procedures, equipment and exam to ensure patient's understanding and cooperation. (20%)
• When ordered, prepares and administers contrast media and/or medications within scope of practice. Monitors patient condition continually and reports/responds to changes in status as appropriate. (20%)
• Prepares equipment and supplies. Selects appropriate exposure factors and imaging parameters. Implements safety standards and performs appropriate quality control procedures on equipment. Troubleshoots, resolves, and/or reports equipment malfunctions as necessary. (20%)
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum

• Associate’s degree or equivalent from a two‑year college or technical school; or six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent education and experience.

Preferred

• Prior radiology experience

Company

Allegheny Health Network

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