Radiology Technician

Lifepoint Health • Roaring Spring, PA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Conemaugh Nason Medical Center is a 45-bed hospital that has served rural and suburban populations in Roaring Spring, Altoona, and parts of Blair, Bedford, and Huntingdon counties for 121 years. With a state-of-the art cardiac catheterization lab, Conemaugh Nason offers a range of inpatient and outpatient cardiac services close to home. The hospital provides 24/7 emergency care as an accredited chest pain center, and offers comprehensive outpatient, imaging, diagnostic, and specialty services. As a LifePoint Health National Quality Leader, hospital personnel are leading the way among peers by delivering the highest quality of care for patients.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

• Identify patients by name and birth date. Reviews order for clinical and demographic consistency and verify accuracy.
• Interviews patient for clinical history, reviews of previous procedures and documents relevant history for the Radiologist.
• Explain procedures to patients. Explain and obtain consent for contrast if needed.
• Prepares patient for procedure ensures prep performed if needed and checks for any artifact-producing objects. Correctly position patient for examination to be performed.
• Orders/performs correct examination.
• Performs procedures in accordance with established protocols and in a timely manner.
• Correctly operates radiology equipment.
• Preparation/administration of oral and IV contrast.
• Performs venipuncture utilizing sterile technique (for those with the competency).
• Recognizes and responds to emergency situations.
• Follows ALARA principles: wears film badge, uses patient shielding, repeat rate, etc.

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage— tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees, and more.
• Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (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
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed