Weekend Radiology Diagnostic Technologist II – Onsite

1024 Lehigh Valley Hospital - Schuylkill; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Health Network in Pennsylvania seeks a Radiologic Technologist to provide diagnostic quality imaging under physician supervision while maintaining radiation safety standards and delivering high levels of patient care and service.

You will produce images, apply correct exposure factors, verify patient data, coordinate exams with the team, ensure images reach PACS, and support training of new staff. Commitment to safety, accuracy, and compassionate care is essential.

Qualifications

• Technical School Diploma.
• Graduate of accredited Radiography program or equivalent.
• Less than 1 year Completion of Radiologic progam.
• Ability to deal effectively and ethically with medical and confidential information relating to patients, family and physicians.
• Ability to recognize, analyze, and solve a variety of problems.
• Understanding of how to effectively and safely use radiation producing equipment.
• Knowledge of medical technology and terminology.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support - State of Pennsylvania within 30 Days
• RT - Registered Technologist Radiology - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire

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

Radiology safety

PatientData handling

Problem solving

Radiation equipment use

Medical terminology

Patient care

Ethical handling of information

Physical stamina

Education

Technical School Diploma

Graduate of accredited Radiography program or equivalent

Less than 1 year Completion of Radiologic program

American Heart Association Basic Life Support - State of Pennsylvania within 30 Days

RT - Registered Technologist Radiology - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire

Associate’s Degree Graduate of Health Science Program

Job description

Lehigh Valley Health Network in Pennsylvania seeks a Radiologic Technologist to provide diagnostic quality imaging under physician supervision while maintaining radiation safety standards and delivering high levels of patient care and service.

You will produce images, apply correct exposure factors, verify patient data, coordinate exams with the team, ensure images reach PACS, and support training of new staff. Commitment to safety, accuracy, and compassionate care is essential.