Diagnostic Technologist - Student

Lehigh Valley Health Network•Allentown, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is a nationally recognized, forward-thinking health network, consistently ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report and honored multiple times as a Magnet(tm) Hospital for nursing excellence. Several of its hospitals received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020. LVHN is committed to teamwork, compassion, and technology, with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible. This position is for a Diagnostic Technologist - Student who will perform diagnostic quality radiologic imaging under the guidance of a registered technologist, while maintaining proper radiation protection standards and delivering a high level of patient care and customer service.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED
Currently attending an approved school of radiological technology
Currently a second year student of an accredited radiology program with competencies completed
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 Within 3 Years

Responsibilities

Provides radiation protection in accordance with prescribed safety standards.
Uses appropriate exposure factors, collimation, and proper distance with documentation.
Assumes responsibility and accountability for his/her own safety and the safety of others.
Produces images of diagnostic quality, processes, and prepares images for interpretation by the radiologist.
Ensures appropriate exam is ordered for 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.