Radiology Technologist - FT (Days) - Easton Campus

St. Luke's University Health Network • Easton, PA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Radiology Technologist performs diagnostic radiographic procedures adhering to the principle of radiation protection, according to local, state and federal standards. This role involves properly identifying patients and exams, performing diagnostic radiographic services with maximum care, and evaluating technical quality. The technologist is responsible for the technical continuity of care and educating patients on radiological procedures. They also assist in data gathering for the Radiology Quality Assurance/Performance Improvement program, ensure necessary equipment and supplies are available, and adhere to downtime procedures for excellent patient care continuity. The role also includes maintaining personal professional development through in-services and continuing education, and providing educational information to patients about their examinations. Annual peer review of films must meet department standards. The technologist must be knowledgeable regarding patient condition, history, and pertinent information for proposed examinations.

Requirements

• Graduate from an ARRT recognized education program, or ARRT registered, or ARRT registry eligible.
• Must pass registry within 1 year of hire date.
• NJ staff must have current New Jersey State Radiologic Technologist License (with NJ Dept. of Environmental Protection) and must be registered before date of hire.
• Experience as a radiologic technologist preferred, and ongoing training in department procedures.
• Must rotate through all areas of diagnostic radiology.
• Current BLS certification required within three months of hire.
• History of computer usage experience required.

Responsibilities

• Properly identifies patient and exam and performs diagnostic radiographic services on patients with the maximum amount of care, while evaluating the technical quality
• Responsible for successful technical continuity of care and education of radiological procedures to patients
• Demonstrates competency in the knowledge of the RIS/HIS modules appropriate to their job responsibilities
• Assists in gathering and recording data for Radiology Quality Assurance/Performance Improvement program
• Assumes responsibility for assigned area, making sure all equipment and supplies necessary for that area are readily available for use
• Accurately adheres to downtime procedures to assure appropriate information is available resulting in excellent continuity of care for patients
• Maintains responsibility for own professional development through active participation in in-services and/or continuing education programs and maintaining personal education binder
• Provides educational information to the patient regarding their examination
• Annual peer review of films meets department standards.
• Knowledgeable regarding patient condition, history and appropriate background and information pertinent to proposed examination

Benefits

• St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care.

What This Job Offers

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