Weekend Radiology Technologist — Patient-Focused Imaging

St. Luke's University Health Network; Bethlehem (Northampton County); Sur place; USD 55 000 - 85 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

St. Luke’s University Health Network in Bethlehem, PA is seeking a Radiologic Technologist to perform diagnostic radiographic procedures with emphasis on radiation safety and image quality.

You will ensure accurate patient identification, correct exam selection and maintain high standard of care across the Radiology department. The role requires ARRT-recognized education or registry, BLS within three months, and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an ARRT recognized education program, or ARRT registered, or ARRT registry eligible.
• Must pass registry within 1 year of hire.
• NJ staff must have current New Jersey State Radiologic Technologist License (with NJ Dept. of Environmental Protection) and must be registered before date of hire.
• Current BLS certification required within three months of hire.
• History of computer usage experience required.

Responsabilités

• 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.
• Assists with secretarial and file room duties when necessary, maintaining accurate patient records. Assists in other areas as needed.
• Assists in lifting and transporting patients when necessary.
• Care for patient’s needs while in the department.
• Stocks and supplies inventory of Radiology Rooms.
• Completes Event Report Forms and/or notifies Patient Safety Hotline according to hospital guidelines.
• Order entry of patient exams.
• Notifies RN of any patient problem or reaction.

Formation

ARRT-recognized education program or ARRT registered

Outils

RIS/HIS modules

PACS

Description du poste

St. Luke’s University Health Network in Bethlehem, PA is seeking a Radiologic Technologist to perform diagnostic radiographic procedures with emphasis on radiation safety and image quality.

You will ensure accurate patient identification, correct exam selection and maintain high standard of care across the Radiology department. The role requires ARRT-recognized education or registry, BLS within three months, and ongoing professional development.