Radiology Technologist (Upper Bucks Campus FT dayshift, 4 day work week))
Company: St. Luke's University Health Network
Location: Quakertown
Posted on: April 26, 2024
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Job Description:
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.
The Radiology Technologist performs diagnostic radiographic
procedures adhering to the principle of radiation protection,
according to local, state and federal standardsEDUCATION: Graduate
from an ARRT recognized education program, or ARRT registered, or
ARRT registry eligible. Must pass registry within 1 year of hire
date.TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Experience as a radiologic
technologist preferred, and ongoing training in department
procedures. Must rotate through all areas of diagnostic radiology.
Current CPR certification required. History of computer usage
experience required.
JOB DUTIES AND 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.---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.---Accountable for quality of digital images sent to
PACS. Verify correct patient is selected from worklist, ensures
accuracy of Medical Record information prior to being sent to
PACS.---Responsible for the success of the department to achieve
hospital designated Press Ganey mean score. Every patient should
receive patient education and your personalized business card.
Apology cards should be sent or given to all patients when we do
not meet their expectations.
PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:
Frequent use of fingers and hands to operate equipment, pull x-ray
folders and chart information. Walking or standing for up to 8
hours per shift in 30-minute increments. Pulling, pushing and
lifting patients up to 300 pounds with assistance. Listing and
moving objects of up to 30 pounds. Frequent stooping, crouching and
bending. Frequently lifting arms aboveshoulder level. Hearing as it
relates to normal conversation. Seeing as it relates to normal
vision.
EDUCATION:
Graduate from an ARRT recognized education program, or ARRT
registered, orARRT registry eligible. Must pass registry within 1
year of hire date.
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
Experience as a radiologic technologist preferred, and ongoing
training in department procedures. Must rotate through all areas of
diagnostic radiology. Current CPR certification required before
completion of orientation. History of computer usage experience
required.
SCHEDULE:
Day shift. On Call for emergencies.
Please complete your application using your full legal name and
-current home address. -Be sure to -include -employment history for
-the past seven (7) years, including your present employer. -
Additionally, you are -encouraged to upload a current resume,
including all work history, education, and/or certifications and
-licenses, if applicable. -It is highly recommended that you create
a profile at the conclusion of submitting your first application.
-Thank you for your interest in St. Luke's!!
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