Radiology Technician

Socket.dev; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Mount Nittany Health is seeking a Radiology Technologist to perform radiographic and fluoroscopic tests, including portable exams, in a hospital setting. The role requires teamwork, careful patient handling, and accurate documentation of procedures.

Qualified candidates will have graduated from an accredited radiology program, current radiology certification, and BLS certification renewed every two years. The position reports to the Surgical Center/Nursing leadership and carries full-time

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Radiology Technologist program.
• Current certification as a radiology technician.
• Meets the American Heart Association’s standards for Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) and renews BLS every two years.

Responsibilities

• Performs radiological tests as scheduled or requested with appropriate skill and in a timely manner.
• Obtains images using appropriate equipment and transfers images to PACS.
• Documents tests and procedures via computer.
• Assists with office and clinical functions and supports OR-related tasks.
• Monitors radiology supplies, equipment certification, and maintains logs.

Skills

Computer skills

Teamwork

Communication

Physical strength

Education

Radiology Technologist program

Tools

PACS

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

Performs and processes radiographic (including portables) and fluoroscopic radiology tests.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education:

1. Graduate of accredited Radiology Technologist program.

Experience:

1. Previous experience as a radiology technician preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

1. Basic computer operational skills.
2. Strength required to assist with lifting, moving, and positioning of patients, moving equipment, and handling supplies.
3. Ability to work well with others and have a positive attitude when working with individuals who may be under physical or emotional stress.
4. Ability to hear verbal communications, to read and interpret orders, and document data correctly

License/Certification/Registration:

1. Current certification as a radiology technician.
2. Meets the American Heart Association’s standards for Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) and renews BLS every two years.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Receives minimal supervision from the Manager Surgical Center and Nursing Supervisor.

SUPERVISION GIVEN

None

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Performs radiological tests as scheduled or requested with appropriate skill and in a timely manner. Has working knowledge of all equipment.
2. Obtains images using appropriate equipment. Knows how to transfer images to PACs .
3. Documents tests and procedures via computer.
4. Assists with office functions, clinical functions, helps anesthesia aide, works with materials management, performs pregnancy tests, EKG’s, BSG’s, assists with case cart checks, assists with room turnovers and phase II beds, assists with putting away supplies from the OR cases and supplies in the receiving room and opens sterile supplies under the direct supervision of the RN/ST.
5. Monitors radiology supplies, equipment certification, keeps a lead apron log, reports malfunctions, and oversees routine equipment maintenance.
6. Checks the OR schedule daily and works with the Clinical Supervisor and Nurse Manager to provide radiology or other clinical/office coverage as needed.
7. Possesses knowledge of aseptic technique in regards to performing tests during surgery.
8. Maintains confidentiality of all records and information received in the course of work activities.

NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Performs related and miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Why Mount Nittany Health? At Mount Nittany Health, we provide high-quality patient care with a unique combination of the latest in clinical technology and compassionate medical professionals. We are committed to improving both the quality and availability of healthcare in our region and seek to hire only the best to support the communities we serve.