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.

　　Quakertown Care Now Weekend X-Ray Technologist, Saturday and Sunday 2 12-hour shifts. Premium weekend rate including benefits.

　　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.

　　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.

　　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!!

　　St. Luke's University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer. (http://www.slhn.org/EOE)

　　Founded in 1872, St. Luke’s University Health Network (http://www.slhn.org/) (SLUHN) is a fully integrated, regional, non-profit network of more than 18,000 employees providing services at 14 campuses and 300+ outpatient sites. With annual net revenue of $2.7 billion, the Network’s service area includes 11 counties: Lehigh, Northampton, Berks, Bucks, Carbon, Montgomery, Monroe, Schuylkill and Luzerne counties in Pennsylvania and Warren and Hunterdon counties in New Jersey. Dedicated to advancing medical education, St. Luke’s is the preeminent teaching hospital in central-eastern Pennsylvania. In partnership with Temple University, St. Luke’s established the Lehigh Valley’s first and only regional medical school campus. It also operates the nation’s longest continuously operating School of Nursing, established in 1884, and 38 fully accredited graduate medical educational programs with 347 residents and fellows. St. Luke’s is the only Lehigh Valley-based health care system to earn Medicare’s five-star ratings (the highest) for quality, efficiency and patient satisfaction. St. Luke’s is both a Leapfrog Group and Healthgrades Top Hospital and a Newsweek World’s Best Hospital. U.S. News & World Report ranked St. Luke’s #1 in the Lehigh Valley and #6 in the state. Three of IBM Watson Health’s 100 Top Hospitals are St. Luke’s hospitals. St. Luke’s flagship University Hospital has earned the 100 Top Major Teaching Hospital designation from IBM Watson Health nine times total and seven years in a row, including in 2021 when it was identified as THE #1 TEACHING HOSPITAL IN THE COUNTRY. In 2021, IBM Watson Health also named St. Luke’s among the 15 Top Health Systems nationally. Utilizing the Epic electronic medical record (EMR) system for both inpatient and outpatient services, the Network is a multi-year recipient of the Most Wired award recognizing the breadth of the SLUHN’s information technology applications such as telehealth, online scheduling and online pricing information. St. Luke’s is also recognized as one of the state’s lowest cost providers..

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