Radiology Technician

Lifepoint Health • Roaring Spring, PA

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About The Position

Conemaugh Nason Medical Center is hiring a full-time Radiological Technician to perform imaging procedures for patients. The technician verifies patient identity and order accuracy, gathers relevant clinical history, explains procedures, prepares and positions patients, and performs examinations according to established protocols. The role also includes operating radiology equipment, preparing or administering contrast when needed, responding to emergencies, and following ALARA radiation-safety principles.

Conemaugh Nason Medical Center is a 45-bed hospital serving rural and suburban communities in the region. It offers emergency, cardiac, inpatient, outpatient, imaging, diagnostic, and specialty services.

Requirements

• Must become registered with ARRT within 3 months of hire if not already registered.
• Must obtain BLS within 3 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Identify patients by name and birth date; review imaging orders for clinical and demographic consistency and verify their accuracy.
• Interview patients about clinical history, review previous procedures, and document relevant history for the Radiologist.
• Explain procedures to patients and explain and obtain consent for contrast when needed.
• Prepare patients for procedures, ensure required preparation is completed, check for artifact-producing objects, and position patients correctly.
• Order and perform the correct examination.
• Perform procedures promptly and in accordance with established protocols.
• Operate radiology equipment correctly.
• Prepare and administer oral and intravenous contrast.
• Perform venipuncture using sterile technique when competency is established.
• Recognize and respond to emergency situations.
• Follow ALARA principles, including wearing a film badge, using patient shielding, and monitoring repeat rate.

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental, and vision coverage; benefit options are tailored for part-time and PRN employees.
• Life, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Paid family leave and paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance.
• Loan assistance.
• 401(k) retirement package with company match.
• Wellness programs, including free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services, and discount programs.
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed