RADIOLOGY TECHNOLOGIST

Independence Health System; Mount Pleasant (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Independence Health System is seeking a Radiology Technologist to perform radiographs for diagnostic purposes under radiologist direction. The role requires data collection, patient communication, and adherence to imaging protocols.

Responsibilities include operating imaging equipment, administering contrast when needed, and ensuring proper documentation and image transfer to PACS for interpretation. Strong multitasking and teamwork in a busy radiology department are essential.

Qualifications

• Completion of a (JRCERT) accredited Radiologic Technology Program recognized by ARRT.
• Strong leadership ability, good organizational skills, independent and critical thinking skills, and sound judgment.
• Strong ability to communicate complex and/or controversial topics and concepts to a wide and diverse audience.

Responsibilities

• Regular, consistent, on-site, and timely attendance.
• Collect pertinent data about the patient and procedure; reconfirm patient identification and physician's order.
• Provide information to the patient about the procedure and obtain informed consent.
• Analyze information and determine optimal imaging parameters per diagnosis.
• Administer contrast agents according to guidelines and monitor for adverse reactions.
• Set/adjust radiographic equipment and position patients for diagnostic images.
• Send images to PACS for interpretation by radiologist and archive as needed.
• Document patient care, exam history, and orders in RIS/HIS.
• Coordinate patient care with other imaging departments and maintain equipment and workspace.

Skills

Leadership

Organization

Critical thinking

Communication

Education

ARRT-recognized Radiologic Technology Program

Tools

RIS/HIS

PACS

CR equipment

Job description

The Radiology Technologist will produce radiographs of various anatomical parts and systems for diagnostic purposes as directed by the radiologist.

Essential Job Functions

• Regular, consistent, on-site, and timely attendance.
• Collect pertinent data about the patient and procedure.
  • Reconfirm patient's identification and verifies the physician's order.
  • Review the patient's chart and/or the physician's order to determine the optimal imaging procedure for suspected pathology.
  • Verify the patient's pregnancy status when appropriate.
• Provide information to the patient about the procedure.
  • Verify the patient has consented to the procedure and answers any questions.
  • Provide accurate explanations and instructions at an appropriate time and at a level the patient can understand.
  • Instruct patient regarding preparation prior to imaging procedures including allergic reactions.
• Analyze the information obtained during assessment phase and determines optimal imaging parameters per diagnosis.
  • Determine whether patient has been appropriately prepared for procedure.
  • Assess factors that may contraindicate procedure such as medications or insufficient patient preparation.
  • Select appropriate shielding and immobilization devices.
• Administer contrast agents according to established guidelines (if applicable).
  • Obtain written consent prior to IV contrast administration.
  • Evaluate lab values prior to administering contrast agents.
  • Determine appropriate type and dose of contrast agent to be administered.
  • Monitor patient during exam for adverse reaction to contrast media.
  • Complete oral contrast screening form.
• Set/adjust radiographic equipment.
• Position patients to obtain diagnostic images per established protocols.
• Utilize CR equipment to maximize image quality (where applicable).
• Send images to PACS for interpretation by radiologist (where applicable).
• Archive images to CD's as needed (where applicable).
• Document information about patient care, exam, and patient history in appropriate record (where applicable).
  • Verify/enter correct order into RIS/HIS.
  • Document appropriate patient history into PACS system.
  • Document any exceptions from the established guidelines.
  • Scan appropriate documents into PACS system.
  • Complete medication reconciliation documentation per department policy.
• Facilitate correspondence with all departments to assure procedures are done in a timely manner (where applicable).
  • Work with Centralized Scheduling, nursing units, and ER (if applicable) to accommodates STAT or ASAP orders.
  • Coordinate patient care with other departments within Imaging/radiology.
• Maintain equipment and work station in optimum condition.
  • Perform daily QC on radiographic equipment.
  • Assure adequate patient care and office supplies are maintained.
• Implement downtime procedures when necessary (where applicable).
  • Coordinate rescheduling of patients during equipment downtime.
  • Initiate established downtime procedures during HIS/RIS and PACS downtime.
• Cognitive ability to function and concentrate on the essential and specialty functions of the job at a high level.
• Achieve thoroughness and accuracy when accomplishing an essential or specialty function of the job.
• Ability to think and concentrate for an entire shift.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Completion of a (JRCERT) accredited Radiologic Technology Program recognized by ARRT.
• Strong leadership ability, good organizational skills, independent and critical thinking skills, and sound judgment.
• Strong ability to communicate complex and/or controversial topics and concepts to a wide and diverse audience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous Radiology Technologist experience (1 year).

License, Certification & Clearances

• Current Registry with the ARRT
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) approved curriculum of the American Heart Association (CPR and AED) program.
• Act 73 FBI Clearance

Supervisory Responsibilities

• This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities, but does serve as a coach and mentor for other positions in the department.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

• Regular, consistent, on-site and timely attendance.
• Incumbent will be scheduled based on operational need (rotate shifts, standby, on-call, etc.).

LEAN

• Actively promotes a Lean work culture by performing team member duties to encourage consistent use of LEAN principles and processes, including continually seeking work process improvements. Recognizes the necessity of taking ownership of one’s own motivation, morale, performance and professional development. Strives for behavior consistent with being committed to Independence Health’s missions, vision and values.

AAP/EEO

• Independence Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of Independence Health to prohibit discrimination of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, non-job related disability, veteran status, or genetic information, or any other protected class. Independence Health will conform to the spirit as well as the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.
• Ability to perform the Essential Functions listed on the Physical Conditions and ability to perform the Essential Functions on the Working Condition chart below.

Effective March 2020 or during pandemic: goggles, face shield and mask are required according to CDC guidelines

When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required.

Essential – Absolute Necessity.

Marginal – Minimal Necessity.

Constantly – 5.5 to 8 hours or more or 200 reps/shift.

Frequently – 2.5 to 5.5 hours or more or 32-200 reps/shift.

Occasionally – 0.25 to 2.5 hours or 2-32 reps/shift.

Rarely – Less than 0.25 hours or less than 2 reps/shift.

Physical Condition

Marginal

Constantly

Frequently

Occasionally

Rarely

Never

Extreme Heat

x

Extreme Cold

x

Heights

x

Confined Spaces

x

Mechanical Hazards

x

Use of Vibrating Tools

x

Operates Vehicle

x

Use of Lifting/Transfer Devices

x

Rotates All Shifts

x

On-Call

x

Overtime(+8/hrs/shift; 40/hr/wk)

x

Respirator Protective Equipment

x

Eye Protection

x

Hearing Protection

X

Hand Protection

x

Feet, Toe Protection

X

Body Protection

X

Latex Exposure

x

Solvent Exposure

X

Paint (direct use) Exposure

X

Dust (sanding) Exposure

X

Cyotoxic (Chemo) Exposure

X

x

x

X

Mist Exposure

X

x

x

x

x

Laser Exposure

x

x

Physical Demands

When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required.

Essential – Absolute Necessity.

Marginal – Minimal Necessity.

Constantly – 5.5 to 8 hours or more or 200 reps/shift.

Frequently – 2.5 to 5.5 hours or more or 32-200 reps/shift.

Occasionally – 0.25 to 2.5 hours or 2-32 reps/shift.

Rarely – Less than 0.25 hours or less than 2 reps/shift.

Physical Condition

Marginal

Constantly

Frequently

Occasionally

Rarely

Never

Extreme Heat

x

Extreme Cold

x

heights

x

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10-29#

30-49#

>50#

Lifting Seat Pan to Knuckle

###

10-19#

20-29#

30-50#

Lifting Knuckle to Shoulder

###

10-19#

20-29#

30-50#

Lifting Shoulder to Overhead

###

10-19#

20-50#

When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is

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