X-Ray Technologist Per Diem

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

About The Position

The Radiology Technologist performs diagnostic radiographic procedures while adhering to radiation-protection principles and applicable local, state, and federal standards. The role supports safe, high-quality patient care, evaluates technical image quality, and provides patients with information about their examinations. The technologist maintains continuity of care, supports the department's quality-improvement activities, and keeps required knowledge and skills current through in-service and continuing-education programs.

Requirements

Graduate of 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.
New Jersey staff must hold a current New Jersey State Radiologic Technologist License with the NJ Department of Environmental Protection and be registered before the date of hire.
Current BLS certification is required within three months of hire.
Computer-use experience is required.
Ability to perform the physical demands described, including assisting with patient transfers and lifting or moving objects.

Nice To Haves

Experience as a radiologic technologist is preferred.

Responsibilities

Verify patient and examination identity, perform diagnostic radiographic procedures with appropriate care, and evaluate technical quality.
Maintain technical continuity of care and educate patients about radiological procedures and their examinations.
Use the RIS/HIS modules appropriate to job responsibilities.
Assist in gathering and recording data for the Radiology Quality Assurance/Performance Improvement program.
Manage the assigned area and ensure necessary equipment and supplies are available.
Follow downtime procedures accurately to support continuity of patient care.
Maintain professional development through in-services and continuing education, and keep a personal education binder.
Meet department standards in the annual peer review of films.
Remain knowledgeable about patient condition, history, and background information relevant to proposed examinations.
Rotate through all areas of diagnostic radiology.