Job Description
X-Ray Tech
Location: Lock Haven, PA
Agency: Health Advocates Network
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Shift Information: Days
Start Date: ASAP
About the Position
Radiologic Technologist - Lock Haven, PA
Travel Pay: Traveler Hrly Rate $24.74
Gross Wages $890.64
Traveler Lodging $770.00
Travel M&I $476.00
Total Travel Stipend $1,246.00
Total Travel Pkg $2,136.64
Join our team and make a meaningful impact by delivering exceptional care in a professional healthcare setting. We're looking for a dedicated and compassionate healthcare professional who is committed to providing high-quality patient care.
Why You'll Love Working With Us - Quick & Easy Application - Apply anytime, anywhere with our enHANce app.
- Referral Rewards - Receive referral bonuses for eligible healthcare professionals you refer . ( $400 referrer / $100 referee )
- Personalized Support - Work with a dedicated recruiter committed to your success.
- Exclusive Employee Benefits - Enjoy free continuing education (CEUs) exclusive marketplace discounts, hotel savings, pet insurance, and Employee Assistance Program.
Shift: - Evening shift every 3rd weekend
Job Descriptions: POSITION SUMMARY Prepare patients for examinations, explain procedures, and respond to patient questions. Perform diagnostic procedures for patients as ordered by physicians.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Education
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- Completion of a specialized training program in Radiological Technology approved by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
Experience
- One year of experience preferred performing radiological procedures in a hospital, clinic, or physician's office.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology.
- Knowledge of radiologic equipment and procedures and safety hazards common to radiology, including equipment, body mechanics, and patient movement.
- Ability to speak clearly and communicate effectively and to read, understand, and follow written and verbal instructions and procedures.
- Ability to identify and troubleshoot equipment problems and perform simple adjustments.
License/Certification/Registration
- Registered with the ARRT in Radiology.
- Meets the American Heart Association's standards for Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) and renews BLS every two years.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS - Performs patient care/technical duties and procedures in an accurate and timely fashion.
- Greets each patient in a pleasant manner.
- Reviews requests and evaluates orders for appropriate examination and diagnosis.
- Always checks for two identifiers: Name and Date of Birth.
- Explains the procedure in terms that the patient understands.
- Contacts the appropriate individuals for proper scheduling/orders, including doctors' offices and/or nurses.
- Prepares and positions patients for examinations.
- Determines and uses proper techniques to position patients for views/examinations.
- Takes correct views for examination.
- Demonstrates the ability to operate CR, Fluoro, and DR rooms safely and efficiently.
- Knows how to operate CR readers and printers.
- Performs proper start-up and shut-down of equipment.
- Knows how to transfer images to PACS, scan documents, and route.
- Knows how to change priority to STAT or URGENT when deemed necessary.
- Assists the Radiologist and/or Fluoro Tech during fluoroscopic and special procedure examinations.
- Moves portable radiographic equipment for various procedures within the following departments:
- Emergency Department
- Operating Room
- PACU
- Nursing Departments
- While in the operating room and for various procedures within the Radiology department, uses proper sterile technique during examinations.
- Prepares IV and oral contrast media for use and administers contrast media as needed.
- Verbalizes the specific steps taken for contrast reactions and documentation.
- Documents patient symptoms, history, imaging limitations, date, time of study, and technologist initials in PACS.
- Performs other related technical patient care duties as assigned.
- Maintains room assignments.
- Keeps work area clean and orderly.
- Demonstrates appropriate radiation safety practices and promotes radiation safety of the patient and staff, applying practices consistent with As Low As Reasonably Achievable (ALARA) standards.
- Escorts patients throughout the department and/or hospital.
- Provides great customer service to patients, staff, and/or anyone else they come in contact with.
- Performs clerical duties in an efficient, timely, and accurate fashion.
- Monitors the workflow process utilizing PACS, image release, and CD burner.
- Assists in office functions as needed.
- Performs office tasks during off shifts.
- Complies with and performs quality assurance duties as assigned.
- Explains policies, procedures, and clerical functions to radiology students as directed.
NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS - Performs related and miscellaneous duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications - Current, valid, and unrestricted PA license/certification in good standing, as required for the position.
- Minimum of 2 years of recent experience as a Radiologic Technologist .
- Copy of current, completed Primary Source Verification (PSV) from the appropriate licensing board or verification agency, if required.
- Copy of all current required certifications and compliance documents (e.g., . BLS, N95 fit test, immunization records, TB test, or other client-specific requirements ).
Benefits
Job Tags
Weekly pay, Full time, Work at office, Immediate start, Monday to Friday, Shift work, Weekend work, Afternoon shift