X-Ray Technologist Weekends OR

St. Luke’s Health Network, Inc.; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Luke's University Health Network is seeking a Radiologic Technologist to perform diagnostic radiographic procedures with a focus on patient care and quality.

You will ensure accurate imaging data, participate in quality assurance, and educate patients about their exams in a fast-paced radiology department. Responsibilities include operating RIS/HIS systems, maintaining equipment readiness and adhering to safety downtime procedures, with a weekend schedule of 7a-7p Sat/Sun/Mon and a premium

Qualifications

• Graduate from an ARRT recognized education program, or ARRT registered or registry eligible.
• Must pass registry within 1 year of hire date.
• NJ staff must have current New Jersey State Radiologic Technologist License (with NJ DEP) and must be registered before date of hire.

Responsibilities

• Identify patient and exam and perform diagnostic radiographic services with care.
• Ensure technical continuity of care and educate patients on radiology procedures.
• Demonstrate competence with RIS/HIS modules relevant to duties.
• Assist in data collection for Radiology Quality Assurance/PI program.
• Maintain equipment and supply readiness for the area.
• Adhere to downtime procedures to protect information and care continuity.
• Pursue ongoing professional development through inservices and/or CE.
• Inform patients about their examination and procedures.
• Support department goals to achieve Press Ganey satisfaction through patient education.
• Assist with secretarial and file room duties when needed.
• Assist in lifting/transporting patients and manage patient needs in department.
• Stock radiology room supplies and manage inventory.
• Complete event reports as required and notify Patient Safety Hotline.

Skills

Patient care

Team collaboration

Quality assurance

Education

ARRT accredited program/registry eligible

Registry within 1 year of hire

NJ license required (if applicable)

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.

Schedule: 7a-7p Sat/Sun/Mon, premium weekend rate, including benefits.

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.
• 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.

PHYSICAL AND SENSORY DEMANDS

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.
• 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.