Night Shift)

Emerus•Pittsburgh, PA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Radiology Technologist/CT performs a variety of imaging procedures, including CT and X-rays, at a technical level that does not require constant supervision. The role provides technical assistance and supportive patient care to help physicians, nurses, and other staff meet patients’ needs throughout the facility. The technologist operates and maintains imaging equipment, performs imaging exams according to established policies and regulations, and notifies the physician on duty of results. The position also performs basic clinical procedures under physician or nurse direction, collects laboratory samples, conducts testing, maintains supplies and required records, and completes quality control, proficiency testing, and routine equipment maintenance. Other duties include serving as an ER Technician as needed, traveling to facility locations when required, and attending required meetings. This is a PRN/casual position on the night shift at Emerus’s McCandless facility in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Graduation from an AMA-approved school of Radiology Technology.
Medical radiologic technologist certification as required by the state in which practicing.
Registered Technologist credential in radiography through the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
Current BLS certification through the American Heart Association.
Proficiency with most X-ray/CT equipment, manufacturers’ hardware/software, and PACS.
Fluency in English, with written and oral communication skills.
For the Pennsylvania market, CT certification is required within 12 months of hire.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree in Radiology.
Registered Technologist credential in computed tomography through ARRT.
2+ years of radiologic/imaging experience.
1+ years of CT experience.
1+ years of emergency room experience.

Responsibilities

Provide technical assistance and supportive patient care to physicians, nurses, and other technical and administrative staff.
Operate and maintain imaging department equipment, including X-ray, CT, CR reader, and PACS.
Perform imaging exams in accordance with established policies, procedures, regulations, and laws, and notify the physician on duty of results.
Perform basic clinical procedures under the direction of the physician and/or nurse on duty.
Maintain required documentation, logs, charts, forms, and records in paper and electronic formats.
Collect laboratory samples and perform lab testing in accordance with established policies and procedures and COLA and CLIA regulations.
Maintain an adequate supply of reagents and consumables for quality testing.
Perform routine daily, weekly, monthly, and periodic maintenance and function checks on imaging equipment according to established protocols.
Perform laboratory quality control and proficiency testing and/or split-sample analysis as established by the facility.
Retain records of analytic activities for a minimum of two years.
Perform assigned Quality Assessment activities and document them for periodic review by the Laboratory Supervisor and/or Laboratory Director.
Perform duties as an ER Technician as needed.
Travel to facility locations as required.
Attend staff meetings and other company-sponsored or mandated meetings as required.
Perform additional duties as assigned.