What are the responsibilities and job description for the X-Ray Technician position at Pennsylvania Cancer Specialists Research Institute?
Our caring and educated staff remains dedicated to providing insightful, compassionate care to all of our patients. We understand that every person is unique and we strive to ensure that our patients achieve not only the best possible outcome for their cancer treatment, but also the highest quality care and service during and after treatment. With Medical Oncology, Radiation Oncology, Diagnostic Imaging, as well as an onsite laboratory and pharmacy, we truly offer complete cancer care, under one roof.
Why Join Us? We are looking for talented and highly-motivated individuals who demonstrate a natural desire to support the meaningful work of community oncologists and the patients we serve.
Job Description:
No Nights
No Weekends
No Holidays
No On Call
Patient Care 70%
- Performs duties of X-Ray Technician.
- Responsible for educating and preparing patients for examinations.
- Provide patient care that is essential to the performance of a variety of procedures.
- Take thorough patient medical history prior to examination.
- Position patient to obtain proper imaging.
- Determine appropriate technical parameters to accurately demonstrate anatomy and pathology.
- Interpret imaging orders provided by the physician.
- Administer IV and Oral contrast agents.
- Examine images to ensure diagnostic quality.
- Operates equipment, accessories and is knowledgeable in workflows, procedures and processes.
- Maintain proper documentation within RIS system(s)
- Obtains appropriate lab work and ensures correct documentation.
- Maintain desk and/or clinic supplies.
- Perform equipment quality check and adhere to quality assurance guidelines.
- Respond to physician and radiologist questions and needs regarding patients.
Education/Experience
- Associate or bachelor’s degree in Radiologic Technology
- 2 years relevant experience
- ARRT certified in Radiologic Technology
- BLS certification
