Diagnostic Technologist

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Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is a nationally recognized, forward‑thinking health care organization with nearly 23,000 colleagues. LVHN has been ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years and is a Magnet hospital, honored five times by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. All of its hospitals have received an 'A' grade on the Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade.

Provides diagnostic quality radiologic imaging under the direction of a Physician while maintaining proper radiation protection standards. Follows radiation safety guidelines while imaging gently. Delivers a high level of patient care and customer service to promote patient satisfaction. Works in a hospital facility offering full services, providing direct patient care to high acuity patients in emergency, inpatient and outpatient settings, supporting trauma and ICU cases.

• 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 own safety and the safety of others.
• Ensures appropriate exam is ordered for the 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 include 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.

• 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.
• Registered Technologist Radiology – State of Pennsylvania, upon hire.

• Associate’s Degree graduate of Health Science program.

Lift and carry up to 25 lbs, frequent sitting/standing, frequent keyboard use. Patient care providers may be required to perform activities such as kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.

This position description provides the major duties and responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position; however, management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.

Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law.

All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy.

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