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Lehigh Valley Hospital Muhlenberg - Bethlehem, PA
posted 2 months ago
About the position
The Diagnostic Technologist II - Weekend position at Lehigh Valley Health Network involves providing high-quality diagnostic radiologic imaging under the supervision of a physician. This part-time role requires working every Saturday and Sunday from 10:30 AM to 11:00 PM, focusing on patient care, safety, and effective use of imaging technology. The technologist is responsible for ensuring proper radiation protection standards, maintaining equipment, and delivering excellent customer service to enhance patient satisfaction.
Responsibilities
- Produces images of diagnostic quality; processes and prepares images for interpretation by the radiologist.
- Provides radiation protection in accordance with prescribed safety standards.
- Ensures appropriate exam is ordered for the 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.
Requirements
- Technical School Diploma Graduate of accredited Radiography program or equivalent
- Less than 1 year Completion of Radiologic program
- 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.
Nice-to-haves
- Associate's Degree Graduate of Health Science Program
Benefits
- Sign on bonus for qualified candidates
