Diagnostic Technologist - Per Diem

Schuylkill•Quakertown, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is a nationally recognized, forward-thinking health network offering opportunities for professional growth. LVHN has been ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years and is a Magnet™ Hospital, recognized for nursing excellence. Several LVHN facilities have received an 'A' grade from The Leapfrog Group for patient safety. This role involves providing diagnostic quality radiologic imaging under physician direction, maintaining radiation safety standards, and delivering excellent patient care and customer service. The Diagnostic Technologist produces and processes images for radiologist interpretation, ensures radiation protection, uses appropriate exposure factors, and maintains safety for themselves and others. They also verify correct exams and patient information, manage supplies and equipment, document essential information, coordinate daily work, ensure images are in PACS, confirm physician orders, report equipment malfunctions, assist in training, and maintain a clean work area.

Requirements

Technical School Diploma
Graduate of accredited Radiography program or equivalent
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 - Upon Hire
State of Pennsylvania RT - Registered Technologist Radiology - Upon Hire

Nice To Haves

Associate’s Degree
Graduate of Health Science Program

Responsibilities

Produces images of diagnostic quality, processes, and prepares images for interpretation by the radiologist.
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.
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.