X RAY TECHNOLOGIST I - FT | Day | M-F

OAA Orthopaedic Specialists•Allentown, PA

17h•Onsite

About The Position

Performs diagnostic imaging procedures and provides patient education by performing the following duties: Prepares and positions patient for diagnostic imaging procedures. Adjusts immobilization devices to obtain optimum views of specified area of body requested by physician. Explains procedures to patient to reduce anxieties and obtain patient cooperation. Determines exposure factors and adjusts equipment controls to set exposure factors and produce images of proper detail, density, and accuracy. Practices radiation protection techniques to minimize radiation to patient and staff. Processes images and reviews for proper identification and quality control. Prepares images for reading by radiologist or requesting physician. Completes forms and maintains records, logs, and reports of work performed in electronic medical records system. Verifies, updates, and maintains accurate patient insurance information. Other duties as assigned. For example, on occasion may be asked to cover at a satellite office.

Requirements

ARRT Registry eligible as a Radiologic Technologist
Must obtain radiography registry within 3 months of hire date
B.A. from a 4-year college or university, A.A from a 2- year college, or accreditation from a 2-year hospital-based program
One to two years prior experience
ARRT Registered
Must maintain CE 24 credits every two years
Act 34 PA Criminal Background
Act 151 PA Child Abuse History
Act 114 FBI Cogent Clearance Fingerprinting
Ability to multitask
Must be able to assist patients on tables and equipment
Occasionally lift and/or help move patients over 100 pounds
Ability to communicate effectively with patients and staff
Flexible team player
Strong computer experience
Electronic medical records experience
Excellent verbal communication skills
Current CPR/AED Certification a plus

Nice To Haves

Recent Grads Welcome!
Bi-lingual/Spanish skills for interpreting a plus

Responsibilities

Prepares and positions patient for diagnostic imaging procedures
Adjusts immobilization devices to obtain optimum views of specified area of body requested by physician
Explains procedures to patient to reduce anxieties and obtain patient cooperation
Determines exposure factors and adjusts equipment controls to set exposure factors and produce images of proper detail, density, and accuracy
Practices radiation protection techniques to minimize radiation to patient and staff
Processes images and reviews for proper identification and quality control
Prepares images for reading by radiologist or requesting physician
Completes forms and maintains records, logs, and reports of work performed in electronic medical records system
Verifies, updates, and maintains accurate patient insurance information
Other duties as assigned
On occasion may be asked to cover at a satellite office