Diagnostic Technologist II
Lehigh Valley Health Network
Summary
Provides diagnostic quality radiologic imaging under the direction of a Physician while maintaining proper radiation protection standards. Follows the guidelines for radiation safety while imaging gently. Delivers a high level of patient care and customer service to promote patient satisfaction. Works in a hospital facility that offers full hospital services. Provides direct patient care to high acuity patients encompassing emergency, inpatient and outpatient classes supporting up to and including trauma and ICU.
Job description
Job Duties
- Produces images of diagnostic quality, processes, and prepares images for interpretation by the radiologist.
- Provides radiation protection in accordance with prescribed safety standards. Uses appropriate exposure factors, collimation, and proper distance with documentation. Assumes responsibility and accountability for his/her own safety and the safety of others.
- Ensures appropriate exam is ordered for number of images provided and attached to the correct patient folder.
- Confirms levels of supplies and equipment to meet requirements for patient care and/or specific departments.
- Documents LMP, fluoro time, radiologist, number of images, appropriate history and all other required documentation.
- Ensures coordination of daily work duties within the team and coordinates timing of exams.
- Ensures images have crossed into PACS before study is complete.
- Confirms physician orders are complete and includes signature, ordered study, reason for test (diagnosis/CPT codes) and obtains missing information prior to treatment.
- Reports equipment malfunction and the need for adjustment and/or repairs.
- Assists in the education and training of new employees, students, and other ancillary personnel.
- Assumes responsibility for cleanliness and sanitation of the immediate work area and maintains orderliness.
Minimum Qualifications
- Technical School Diploma Graduate of accredited Radiography program or equivalent
- Less than 1 year Completion of Radiologic program
- Ability to deal effectively and ethically with medical and confidential information relating to patients, family, and physicians.
- Ability to recognize, analyze, and solve a variety of problems.
- Understanding of how to effectively and safely use radiation producing equipment.
- Knowledge of medical technology and terminology.
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support - State of Pennsylvania
- RT - Registered Technologist Radiology - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire
Preferred Qualifications
- Associate’s Degree Graduate of Health Science Program
Requirements
- Technical School Diploma Graduate of accredited Radiography program or equivalent
- Less than 1 year Completion of Radiologic program
- Ability to deal effectively and ethically with medical and confidential information relating to patients, family, and physicians.
- Ability to recognize, analyze, and solve a variety of problems.
- Understanding of how to effectively and safely use radiation producing equipment.
- Knowledge of medical technology and terminology.
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support - State of Pennsylvania
- RT - Registered Technologist Radiology - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire
Benefits
- Sign on bonus
Company overview
Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is a major healthcare provider and hospital network based in Allentown, Pennsylvania, serving the Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania regions. Founded in 1899, LVHN operates as a comprehensive healthcare system with 13 hospital campuses, 28 health centers, numerous primary and specialty care physician practices, and multiple urgent care locations. The network's flagship facility, Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest, is Pennsylvania's third-largest hospital and features the state's first Level One Trauma Center. LVHN provides a wide range of medical services including specialized institutes for cancer care, heart and vascular treatment, surgical excellence, orthopedics, and neuroscience. The network operates the third-largest heart surgery program in Pennsylvania, performing over 1,200 open-heart procedures annually, and maintains one of the state's largest cancer centers treating over 2,400 new patients each year. In August 2024, LVHN completed a merger with Jefferson Health, becoming part of a larger healthcare system with 32 hospitals and over 700 locations across Pennsylvania. Prior to the merger, LVHN was the largest employer in the Lehigh Valley metropolitan region, with approximately 20,000 employees dedicated to providing comprehensive healthcare services to the community.