RADIOLOGY TECHNOLOGIST (CASUAL)

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

Job summary

Independence Health System Inc. seeks a Radiology Technologist to perform radiographs as directed by the radiologist, ensuring patient safety and image quality.

The role requires on-site presence, patient data collection, order verification, and adherence to imaging protocols with attention to consent, preparation, and contrast administration when applicable.

Responsibilities

• Regular attendance on-site and timely performance of duties.
• Collect patient data and verify physician orders.
• Explain procedures to patients and obtain informed consent as needed.
• Assess patient preparation and determine imaging parameters per diagnosis.
• Administer contrast agents per guidelines and monitor for reactions.
• Set and adjust radiographic equipment to obtain diagnostic images.
• Position patients to align with imaging protocols and ensure image quality.

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).
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