X-ray Technologist- Orthopedic Full-Time

St. Luke's University Health Network; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Luke’s University Health Network is seeking a Radiology Technologist to perform diagnostic radiographic procedures in accordance with radiation protection standards.

Responsibilities include accurate patient identification, high-quality imaging, RIS/HIS proficiency, QA data collection and patient education, with ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an ARRT-recognized education program or ARRT registered/registry-eligible. Must pass registry within 1 year of hire.
• Current BLS certification required within three months of hire.
• Experience as radiologic technologist preferred; ongoing training in department procedures.
• History of computer usage experience.

Responsibilities

• Identify patient and exam and perform diagnostic radiographic services with high care and quality.
• Maintain continuity of care and educate patients on radiologic procedures.
• Demonstrate competency with RIS/HIS modules relevant to job duties.
• Contribute to Radiology Quality Assurance/Performance Improvement data collection.

Skills

ARRT-certified

Radiology experience

Patient education

Education

ARRT education program graduate

BLS certification

Tools

RIS/HIS systems

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.

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 in-services and/or continuing education programs and maintaining personal education binder




• 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




• Knowledgeable regarding patient condition, history and appropriate background and information pertinent to proposed examination

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. Lifting and moving objects of up to 50 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. 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.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

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

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