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Weekend Radiology Technologist - Part Time

St. Luke's University Health Network

Sellersville, PA

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), Data Collection, Data Quality, HIS/RIS, Healthcare, Healthcare Providers, Hospital, Medical Records, Nursing, Order Processing, Patient Care, Patient Education, Patient Safety, Performance Management, Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS), Quality Assurance, Radiation Safety, Radiography, Radiology, Record Keeping, Registered Nurse (RN), Technical Analysis, Training/Teaching
LOCATION
Sellersville, PA
POSTED
12 days ago


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.

Schedule: Saturday & Sunday, 11AM-11PM.

Performs diagnostic radiographic procedures adhering to the principle of radiation protection, according to local, state and federal standards.

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 inservices 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. 
  • Assists with secretarial and file room duties when necessary, maintaining accurate patient records.  Assists in other areas as needed.
  • Assists in lifting and transporting patients when necessary.
  • Care for patient’s needs while in the department.
  • Stocks and supplies inventory of Radiology Rooms.
  • Completes Event Report Forms and/or notifies Patient Safety Hotline according to hospital guidelines.
  • Order entry of patient exams.
  • Notifies RN of any patient problem or reaction.

PHYSICAL AND SENSORY DEMANDS:

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 above shoulder 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, or ARRT registry eligible.  Must pass registry within 1 year of hire date. NJ staff must have current New Jersey State Radiologic Technologist License (with NJ Dept. of Environmental Protection) and must be registered before date of hire.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

 Experience as a radiologic technologist preferred, and ongoing training in department procedures.  Must rotate through all areas of diagnostic radiology.  Current BLS certification required within three months of hire.  History of computer usage experience required.

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!!







About the Company

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St. Luke's University Health Network

St. Luke's University Health Network is a regional network of hospitals, physicians and other related organizations providing care primarily in Lehigh, Northampton, Monroe, Carbon, Schuylkill, Bucks, Montgomery and Berks counties in Pennsylvania and Warren County in New Jersey.

The Network provides services at more than 150 sites. St. Luke's University Health Network is comprised of six hospital sites. The Network includes:

  • More than 80 owned physician-practice sites
  • 300 employed primary care/specialist physicians
  • Various outpatient testing and service facilities
  • Home health
  • Hospice services (inpatient and outpatient)
  • Largest ambulance provider in Bucks County and second largest in Lehigh County
  • Other related organizations
  • 57,500+ annual admissions
  • 195,000 annual emergency room visits
  • 1,325 physicians on the Medical Staff (96 percent board-certified)
  • 8,600+ employees
  • More than 1,350 volunteers

Areas of exceptional medical expertise include:

  • Level 1 Adult Trauma Center: fully accredited by Pennsylvania Trauma Systems Foundation; 2,400+ annual trauma cases; St. Luke's 1.75 percent mortality rate represents top decile performance, significantly better than peer group as measured by National Trauma Data Bank of the American College of Surgeons; aeromedical transport services
  • Oncology: first and only cancer program in Pennsylvania to receive American College of Surgeons' highest quality recognition for three consecutive years; only Pennsylvania program to receive award in 2010; region's only fellowship-trained surgical oncologists; advanced programs for melanoma (internationally recognized melanoma investigator), lung, breast, prostate, gynecologic and gastrointestinal cancers and tumors of the brain and spine
  • Cardiology and Cardiovascular Surgery: multiple-year recipient of highest rating for cardiac bypass surgery, represents top decile performance achieved by only 10 percent of U.S. hospitals (Society for Thoracic Surgery); region's first Joint Commission certified Heart Failure Program; comprehensive surgical services excluding heart transplants
  • Neuroscience: accredited Stroke Center; additional Centers of Excellence include: Balance Center, Headache Center, Memory Disorders Center, Multiple Sclerosis Center, Sleep Disorders Center
  • Orthopaedics: advanced expertise in total joint replacement and reconstruction, computer-assisted minimally invasive surgery, primary and reconstructive surgery of the spine, sports injuries, diseases and conditions of the hand and elbow, traumatic injuries
  • Women's/Children's Health: high-risk pregnancy; the region’s busiest obstetrical service; two neonatal intensive care units; pediatric specialty care provided by St. Christopher's Hospital for Children.
  • Robotic/Minimally Invasive Surgery: one of the nation's most experienced robotic surgical teams
  • Radiology: designated international General Electric Healthcare Show Site for imaging technology; designated Breast Imaging Center of Excellence by American College of Radiology
  • Bariatric Surgery: designated Center of Excellence by American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery and Surgical Review Corporation

St. Luke's offers an exceptional benefit plan for employees. Our values are reflected in all we do for patients, each other and the community:

Pride - We take pride in our accomplishments and in our organization.

Caring - We show consideration for others and their feelings. We treat others as we want to be treated.

Respect - We recognize the value, diversity and importance of each other, those we serve and the organization.

Accountability - We are responsible to make decisions and solve problems in a timely and effective manner.

Flexibility - We adapt to the changing needs and expectations of those we serve.

Teamwork - We work together to improve quality.

The mission of St. Luke's University Health Network 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.

COMPANY SIZE
5,000 to 9,999 employees
INDUSTRY
Healthcare Services