Radiology Technologist II - Weekend Shift

1004 Lehigh Valley Hospital; Easton (Northampton County); On-site; USD 44,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Health Network in the Lehigh Valley region is seeking a Radiologic Technologist to provide diagnostic quality imaging under a physician’s direction while upholding radiation safety standards. You will deliver high-quality patient care, prepare images for interpretation, and ensure proper documentation.

The weekend shift runs every Saturday/Sunday 6:30p–7:00am at Muhlenberg location, onsite with the diagnostic radiology team.

Qualifications

• Technical School Diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate of accredited Radiography program.
• RT - Registered Technologist Radiology - State of Pennsylvania
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support within 30 days

Responsibilities

• Produces images of diagnostic quality; processes and prepares images for interpretation by the radiologist.
• Provides radiation protection in accordance with prescribed safety standards.
• Uses appropriate exposure factors, collimation, and proper distance with documentation.
• Assumes responsibility and accountability for his/her own safety and the safety of others.
• Ensures appropriate exam is ordered for number of images provided and attached to the correct patient folder.
• Confirms levels of supplies and equipment to meet requirements for patient care and/or specific departments.
• Documents LMP, fluoro time, radiologist, number of images, appropriate history and all other required documentation.
• Ensures coordination of daily work duties within the team and coordinates timing of exams.
• Ensures images have crossed into PACS before study is complete.
• Confirms physician orders are complete and includes signature, ordered study, reason for test (diagnosis/CPT codes) and obtains missing information prior to treatment.
• Reports equipment malfunction and the need for adjustment and/or repairs.
• Assists in the education and training of new employees, students, and other ancillary personnel.
• Assumes responsibility for cleanliness and sanitation of the immediate work area and maintains orderliness.

Skills

Radiography

Patient Care

Team Coordination

Ethical Handling

Radiation Safety

Education

Technical School Diploma

Accredited Radiography Program or Equivalent

Tools

PA RT Certification

BLS (American Heart Association)

Job description

Lehigh Valley Health Network in the Lehigh Valley region is seeking a Radiologic Technologist to provide diagnostic quality imaging under a physician’s direction while upholding radiation safety standards. You will deliver high-quality patient care, prepare images for interpretation, and ensure proper documentation.

The weekend shift runs every Saturday/Sunday 6:30p–7:00am at Muhlenberg location, onsite with the diagnostic radiology team.