Diagnostic Technologist II

Lehigh Valley Health Network•Bethlehem, PA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides diagnostic-quality radiologic imaging under the direction of a physician while maintaining radiation protection standards. Follows radiation-safety guidelines and delivers high-quality patient care and customer service. Works in a hospital offering full hospital services and provides direct care to high-acuity emergency, inpatient, and outpatient patients, including trauma and ICU patients.

Requirements

Technical school diploma and graduation from an accredited radiography program or equivalent.
Completion of a radiologic program; the posting specifies less than one year.
Ability to handle medical and confidential information relating to patients, families, and physicians effectively and ethically.
Ability to recognize, analyze, and solve a variety of problems.
Understanding of the effective and safe use of radiation-producing equipment.
Knowledge of medical technology and terminology.
American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification for the State of Pennsylvania.
Registered Technologist Radiology (RT) credential for the State of Pennsylvania upon hire.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree and graduation from a health science program.

Responsibilities

Produce diagnostic-quality images, process them, and prepare them for radiologist interpretation.
Provide radiation protection in accordance with safety standards, using appropriate exposure factors, collimation, and distance, with documentation; take responsibility for personal and others’ safety.
Ensure the appropriate exam is ordered for the images provided and that the exam is attached to the correct patient folder.
Check supplies and equipment levels to meet patient-care and department requirements.
Document LMP, fluoroscopy time, radiologist, number of images, appropriate history, and other required information.
Coordinate daily work duties and exam timing within the team.
Ensure images have crossed into PACS before completing the study.
Confirm physician orders include a signature, ordered study, and reason for test (diagnosis/CPT codes), and obtain missing information before treatment.
Report equipment malfunctions and the need for adjustment or repair.
Assist with educating and training new employees, students, and other ancillary personnel.
Maintain cleanliness, sanitation, and orderliness in the immediate work area.