Travel X-Ray Technologist

St. Luke’s University Health Network; Allentown (Lehigh County); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, and dental benefits

Retirement options

Job summary

A top-ranked health care organization seeks a Travel X-Ray Technologist to join their dedicated team. The role includes performing diagnostic radiographic procedures, ensuring patient care, and maintaining quality standards. Candidates must have an ARRT recognized education, BLS certification, and experience in diagnostic radiology. This position offers competitive salaries, flexibility, and the benefits of being a valued employee within a leading health care system.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience as a radiologic technologist.
• Current BLS certification required.
• Knowledge of RIS/HIS modules appropriate to job responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic radiographic services on patients with care and technical quality.
• Maintain professional development through continuing education programs.
• Ensure the success of departmental quality standards.

Skills

Radiologic technology

Patient care

Communication

Education

ARRT recognized education program

Job description

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Travel X-Ray Technologist

Apply locations Allentown, PA - 1110 American Parkway time type Full time posted on Posted 30+ Days Ago job requisition id R110628

At St. Luke’s, our travel staff are OUR employees. They are a valued part of our team and are extended benefits such as medical, vision, and dental, as well as retirement options. Our travel staff has the best of both worlds available to them – flexibility of travel & the support of working for a 100 Top Health Care System. 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.

Travel Positions, 13 week assignments, shift and location will vary

Two years of Experience as a radiologic technologist, and ongoing training in department procedures. BLS required upon hire. Graduate from an ARRT recognized education program, or ARRT registered

Must rotate through all areas of diagnostic radiology.

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.

NJ staff must have current New Jersey State Radiological Technologist License (with NJ Dept. of Environmental Protection) and must be registered before date of hire.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

Two years of Experience as a radiologic technologist, and ongoing training in department procedures. Must rotate through all areas of diagnostic radiology. Current BLS certification required. Computer usage and computerized charting experience required.

Please complete your application using your full legal name and current home address. Be sure to include your present employer and if listing prior agency experience, please also include the hospital names and locations of your assignments. Additionally, you are encouraged to upload a current resume, including all work history, education, and/or certifications and licenses. If you have questions, please reach out to our Travel Recruitment Specialist at 484-658-1737 or [e-mail]. Thank you for your interest in St. Luke's!!

St. Luke's University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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St. Luke’s Travel Team…. Giving you the perks of travel nursing with the benefits of being a valued employee of the St. Luke’s Family.

Founded in 1872, St. Luke’s University Health Network (SLUHN) is a fully integrated, regional, non-profit network of more than 20,000 employees providing services at 15 campuses and 300+ outpatient sites. With annual net revenue of $3.5 billion, the Network’s service area includes 11 counties in two states: Lehigh, Northampton, Berks, Bucks, Carbon, Montgomery, Monroe, Schuylkill and Luzerne counties in Pennsylvania and Warren and Hunterdon counties in New Jersey. St. Luke’s hospitals operate the largest network of trauma centers in Pennsylvania, with the Bethlehem Campus being home to St. Luke’s Children’s Hospital.

SLUHN is the only Lehigh Valley-based health care system to earn Medicare’s five-star ratings (the highest) for quality, efficiency and patient satisfaction. It is both a Leapfrog Group and Healthgrades Top Hospital and a Newsweek World’s Best Hospital. The Network’s flagship University Hospital has earned the 100 Top Major Teaching Hospital designation from Fortune/Merative 11 times total and eight years in a row, including in 2023 when it was identified as THE #4 TEACHING HOSPITAL IN THE COUNTRY. In 2021, St. Luke’s was identified as one of the 15 Top Health Systems nationally.

SLUHN has been named a Top Workplaces 2023 by the Morning Call. In addition, St.Luke’s has been named a Top Workplace nationally, in the Philadelphia region, and in New Jersey. St.Luke’s is the ONLY healthcare institution in Pennsylvania and the third-highest ranked healthcare entity in the nation to be deemed a Top Workplace in 2023. In 2023, St.Luke’s was named one of America’s Best Employers for Women by Forbes. St.Luke’s was the only employer in the Lehigh Valley to be named to the list and was one of only two healthcare employers in Pennsylvania to receive the designation. St.Luke’s University Health Network is the top-ranked Lehigh Valley-based employer in Forbes Magazine’s ranking of employers in Pennsylvania.