Radiology Technologist - Part-Time - Outpatient

St. Luke's University Health Network - Nurse; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Luke's University Health Network is seeking a Radiology Technologist who will perform essential diagnostic radiographic procedures. The role includes ensuring technical quality, educating patients, and adhering to safety standards while managing equipment and conducting quality assurance to maintain exceptional patient care in the healthcare facility.

Qualifications

• ARRT registry eligible, must pass within 1 year of hire.
• Experience as a radiologic technologist preferred.
• Current CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic radiographic services while ensuring technical quality.
• Maintain equipment and ensure all supplies are ready for use.
• Accountable for the quality of digital images sent to PACS.

Skills

Technical competency in radiographic procedures

Patient education

Education

Graduate from an ARRT recognized education program

Job description

St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care.

The Radiology Technologist performs diagnostic radiographic procedures adhering to the principle of radiation protection, according to local, state and federal standards.

St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care.

The Radiology Technologist performs diagnostic radiographic procedures adhering to the principle of radiation protection, according to local, state and federal standards.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Properly identifies patient and exam and performs diagnostic radiographic services on patients with the maximum amount of care, while evaluating the technical quality.
• Responsible for successful technical continuity of care and education of radiological procedures to patients.
• Demonstrates competency in the knowledge of the RIS/HIS modules appropriate to their job responsibilities.
• Assists in gathering and recording data for Radiology Quality Assurance/Performance Improvement program.
• Assumes responsibility for assigned area, making sure all equipment and supplies necessary for that area are readily available for use.
• Accurately adheres to downtime procedures to assure appropriate information is available resulting in excellent continuity of care for patients.
• Maintains responsibility for own professional development through active participation in inservices and/or continuing education programs.
• Provides educational information to the patient regarding their examination.
• Annual peer review of films meets department standards.
• Knowledgeable regarding patient condition, history and appropriate background and information pertinent to proposed examination.
• Accountable for quality of digital images sent to PACS. Verify correct patient is selected from worklist, ensures accuracy of Medical Record information prior to being sent to PACS.
• Responsible for the success of the department to achieve hospital designated Press Ganey mean score. Every patient should receive patient education and your personalized business card. Apology cards should be sent or given to all patients when we do not meet their expectations.

PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:

Frequent use of fingers and hands to operate equipment, pull x-ray folders and chart information. Walking or standing for up to 8 hours per shift in 30-minute increments. Pulling, pushing and lifting patients up to 300 pounds with assistance. Listing and moving objects of up to 30 pounds. Frequent stooping, crouching and bending. Frequently lifting arms above shoulder level. Hearing as it relates to normal conversation. Seeing as it relates to normal vision.

EDUCATION:

Graduate from an ARRT recognized education program, or ARRT registered, or ARRT registry eligible. Must pass registry within 1 year of hire date.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

Experience as a radiologic technologist preferred, and ongoing training in department procedures. Must rotate through all areas of diagnostic radiology. Current CPR certification required. History of computer usage experience required.

Please complete your application using your full legal name and current home address. Be sure to include employment history for the past seven (7) years, including your present employer. Additionally, you are encouraged to upload a current resume, including all work history, education, and/or certifications and licenses, if applicable. It is highly recommended that you create a profile at the conclusion of submitting your first application. Thank you for your interest in St. Luke's!!

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