Interventional Rad Tech

Tower Health • West Reading, PA

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About The Position

The Radiologic Technologist is a vital member of a multidisciplinary patient-care team that includes physicians, physician assistants, technologists, and nurses. The technologist performs radiographic procedures and produces images for interpretation by, or at the request of, a licensed independent practitioner. The role requires knowledge of human anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology, along with accuracy in radiographic positioning and exposure techniques and knowledge of radiation protection and safety.

The technologist prepares, administers, and documents activities related to contrast media and medications in accordance with state and federal regulations or institutional policy. They support quality care and attend to patients’ physical and emotional needs through effective communication, patient assessment, monitoring, and care. The role also requires professional and ethical judgment, critical thinking, and continuing education to enhance patient care, public education, knowledge, and technical competence.

Requirements

• Post-high-school diploma program.
• ARRT certification.
• BLS certification.
• Certification-eligible technologists must pass the ARRT certification exam and become certified and registered within three months of employment to remain employed.
• Demonstrated understanding of human anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology.
• High degree of accuracy in radiographic positioning and exposure technique.
• Knowledge of radiation protection and safety.
• Professional and ethical judgment, critical thinking, communication, patient assessment, monitoring, and patient-care skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform radiographic procedures and produce images for interpretation by, or at the request of, a licensed independent practitioner.
• Maintain accuracy in radiographic positioning and exposure techniques.
• Maintain knowledge of radiation protection and safety.
• Prepare, administer, and document activities related to contrast media and medications in accordance with state and federal regulations or institutional policy.
• Support quality care and patients’ physical and emotional needs through communication, assessment, monitoring, and patient-care skills.
• Use professional and ethical judgment and critical thinking in performing duties.
• Engage in continuing education to enhance patient care, public education, knowledge, and technical competence.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree