X-Ray Technologist Full-Time Evenings

St. Luke’s University Health Network•Coaldale, PA

11d

About The Position

The Radiology Technologist performs diagnostic radiographic procedures in accordance with radiation-protection principles and applicable local, state, and federal standards. The role includes identifying patients and examinations, providing radiographic services with appropriate care, and evaluating technical quality. The technologist supports continuity of care, patient education, radiology quality-improvement activities, and the readiness of assigned equipment and supplies. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.

Requirements

Graduate from an ARRT-recognized education program, be ARRT registered, or be ARRT registry eligible.
If not already registered, pass the ARRT registry within one year of hire.
For New Jersey staff, hold a current New Jersey State Radiologic Technologist License through the NJ Department of Environmental Protection and be registered before the hire date.
Current BLS certification is required within three months of hire.
Computer-use experience is required.
Be able to meet the physical and sensory requirements of the position, including operating equipment, standing or walking for up to eight hours per shift in 30-minute increments, assisting with patient transfers, lifting and moving objects, bending, and using normal hearing and vision.

Nice To Haves

Experience as a radiologic technologist is preferred.
Ongoing training in department procedures.

Responsibilities

Identify patients and examinations accurately and perform diagnostic radiographic services with appropriate care while evaluating technical quality.
Maintain technical continuity of care and educate patients about radiological procedures and examinations.
Demonstrate competency in the RIS/HIS modules required for the role.
Assist with collecting and recording data for the Radiology Quality Assurance/Performance Improvement program.
Maintain responsibility for the assigned area and ensure necessary equipment and supplies are available.
Follow downtime procedures accurately to ensure information is available for continuity of patient care.
Participate in in-service and/or continuing education programs and maintain a personal education binder to support professional development.
Provide patients with educational information regarding their examinations.
Meet department standards in the annual peer review of films.
Understand patient condition, history, and relevant background information pertaining to proposed examinations.
Rotate through all areas of diagnostic radiology.