Radiologic Technologist jobs in Pittsburgh, PA

Radiologic Technologist performs radiological imaging examinations of patients using both stationary and mobile radiographic equipment. Positions patient as needed to obtain optimal images and prevent patient from being exposed to unnecessary radiation. Being a Radiologic Technologist develops exposed X-ray film, ensures proper film identification on all images, and creates x-ray CD copies. Files films, maintains medical records, and performs other related administrative duties. Additionally, Radiologic Technologist typically requires an associate degree in a related area. Requires American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification. Typically reports to a chief technologist or manager. The Radiologic Technologist works under moderate supervision. Gaining or has attained full proficiency in a specific area of discipline. To be a Radiologic Technologist typically requires 1-3 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGIST
  • Independence Health System
  • Butler, PA FULL_TIME
  • $15,000.00 SIGN-ON BONUS ELIGIBLE

     

    Job Summary/Overall Objectives

     

    Produces radiographs of various anatomical parts and systems for diagnostic purposes as directed by the radiologist.

     

    Essential Job Functions

    • Collects pertinent data about the patient and procedure.
    • Reconfirms patient's identification and verifies the physician's order.
    • Reviews the patient's chart and/or the physician's order to determine the optimal imaging procedure for suspected pathology.
    • Verifies the patient's pregnancy status when appropriate.
    • Provide information to the patient about the procedure.
    • Verifies the patient has consented to the procedure and answers any questions.
    • Provides accurate explanations and instructions at an appropriate time and at a level the patient can understand.
    • Instructs patient regarding preparation prior to imaging procedures including allergic reactions.
    • Analyzes the information obtained during assessment phase and determines optimal imaging parameters per diagnosis.
    • Determines whether patient has been appropriately prepared for procedure.
    • Assesses factors that may contraindicate procedures such as medications or insufficient patient preparation.
    • Selects appropriate shielding and positioning devices.
    • Administers contrast agents according to established guidelines (if applicable)
    • Obtains written consent prior to IV contrast administration.
    • Evaluates lab values prior to administering contrast agents.
    • Determines appropriate type and dose of contrast agent to be administered.
    • Monitors patient during exam for adverse reaction to contrast media.
    • Obtains optimum images during exam/procedure.
    • Sets/adjusts radiographic equipment.
    • Positions patients to obtain diagnostic images per established protocols.
    • Sends images to PACS for interpretation by radiologist (where applicable).
    • Documents information about patient care, exam, and patient history in appropriate record (where applicable).
    • Verifies/enters correct order into RIS/HIS
    • Documents appropriate patient history in PACS system.
    • Documents any exceptions to the established guidelines.
    • Scans appropriate documents into PACS system.
    • Facilitates correspondence with all departments to assure procedures are done promptly (where applicable).
    • Works with Centralized Scheduling, nursing units, and ER (if applicable) to accommodate STAT or ASAP orders.
    • Coordinates patient care with other departments within Imaging/radiology
    • Maintains equipment and workstation in optimum condition.
    • Performs daily QC on radiographic equipment.
    • Assure adequate patient care and office supplies are maintained.
    • Implements downtime procedures when necessary (where applicable).
    • Coordinates rescheduling of patients during equipment downtime.
    • Initiates established downtime procedures.
    • Other duties as assigned.

     

     

    Competency and Experience (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

     

    Required Qualifications/Experience

     

    • Completion of a (JRCERT) accredited Radiologic Technology Program recognized by the ARRT.

     

     

    Preferred Qualifications/Experience

     

    • 1 year experience as a Radiologic Technologist.

     

    License, Certification & Clearances

    • Current registry with the ARRT
    • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) approved curriculum of the American Heart Association (CPR and AED) program.
    • Act 33 with renewal
    • Act 34 with renewal
    • Act 73 with renewal


    Supervisory Responsibilities

     

    • This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities but does serve as a coach and mentor for other positions in the department.

    Work Environment

     

    • See below.

     

    Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

     

    • Incumbents will be scheduled based on operational need (rotate shifts, standby, on-call, etc.).
    • Travel may be expected locally between System locations.

     

    Physical Demands/Requirements

     

    • See below.

     

     

    Equal Employment Opportunity

     

    Independence Health and its affiliated companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. It is their policy to prohibit discrimination of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or genetic information, or any other classification protected by law. Independence Health and its affiliated companies will comply with all applicable laws and regulations.

     

    Disclaimer

     

    This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Moreover, duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    Work Environment

    When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required.

    Essential – Absolute Necessity.

    Marginal – Minimal Necessity.

    Constantly – 5.5 to 8 hours or more or 200 reps/shift.

    Frequently – 2.5 to 5.5 hours or more or 32-200 reps/shift.

    Occasionally – 0.25 to 2.5 hours or 2-32 reps/shift.

    Rarely – Less than 0.25 hours or less than 2 reps/shift.

     

    Physical Condition

    Essential

    Marginal

    Constantly

    Frequently

    Occasionally

    Rarely

    Never

    Extreme Heat

     

     

     

     

     

     

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    Extreme Cold

     

     

     

     

     

     

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    Heights

     

     

     

     

     

     

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    Confined Spaces

     

     

     

     

     

     

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    Extreme Noise(>85dB)

     

     

     

     

     

     

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    Mechanical Hazards

     

     

     

     

     

     

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    Use of Vibrating Tools

     

     

     

     

     

     

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    Operates Vehicle

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    Operates Heavy Equipment

     

     

     

     

     

     

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    Use of Lifting/Transfer Devices

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    Rotates All Shifts

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    8 Hours Shifts

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    10-12 Hours Shifts

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    On-Call

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    Overtime( 8/hrs/shift; 40/hr/wk)

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    Travel Between Sites

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    Direct Patient Care

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    Respirator Protective Equipment

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    Eye Protection

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    Head Protection (hard hat)

     

     

     

     

     

     

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    Hearing Protection

     

     

     

     

     

     

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    Hand Protection

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    Feet, Toe Protection

     

     

     

     

     

     

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    Body Protection

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    Latex Exposure

     

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    Solvent Exposure

     

     

     

     

     

     

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    Paint (direct use) Exposure

     

     

     

     

     

     

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    Dust (sanding) Exposure

     

     

     

     

     

     

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    Ethylene Oxide Exposure

     

     

     

     

     

     

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    Cytotoxic (Chemo) Exposure

     

     

     

     

     

     

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    Blood/Body Fluid Exposure

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    Chemicals (direct use) Exposure

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    Mist Exposure

     

     

     

     

     

     

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    Wax Stripper (direct use)

     

     

     

     

     

     

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    Non-Ionizing Radiation Exposure

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    Ionizing Radiation Exposure

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    Laser Exposure

     

     

     

     

     

     

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    Physical Demands

    When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required.

    Essential – Absolute Necessity.

    Marginal – Minimal Necessity.

    Constantly – 5.5 to 8 hours or more or 200 reps/shift.

    Frequently – 2.5 to 5.5 hours or more or 32-200 reps/shift.

    Occasionally – 0.25 to 2.5 hours or 2-32 reps/shift.

    Rarely – Less than 0.25 hours or less than 2 reps/shift.

    Physical Condition

    Essential

    Marginal

    Constantly

    Frequently

    Occasionally

    Rarely

    Never

    Bending (Stooping)

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    Sitting

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    Kneeling

     

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    Twisting/Turning

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    Keyboard/Computer Operation

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    Gross Grasp

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    Fine Finger Manipulation

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    Hand/Arm Coordination

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    Pushing/Pulling(lbs. of force)

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    50#

     

     

     

    Carry

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    10#

     

     

    Transfer/Push/Pull Patients

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    Seeing Near w/Acuity

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    Feeling (Sensation)

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    Color Vision

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    Hearing Clearly

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    Pulling/Pushing Objects Overhead

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    Reaching Above Shoulder Level

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    Reaching Forward

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    Lifting Floor to Knuckle

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    10#

     

    Lifting Seat Pan to Knuckle

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    Lifting Knuckle to Shoulder

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    35#

    50#

     

    Lifting Shoulder to Overhead

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    10#

     

    When lift requirement is more than 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required.

  • 5 Days Ago

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Radiologic Technologist
  • Cavalier Mobile X-Ray
  • Weirton, WV FULL_TIME
  • Position Summary A Radiologic Technologist, Staff is a Radiologic Technology Professional that is qualified by professional credentialing and academic and clinical experience to provide diagnostic pat...
  • 9 Days Ago

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Radiologic Technologist
  • Physician's Mobile X-Ray
  • Monroeville, PA FULL_TIME
  • Substantial sign on bonus for F/T position! Position Summary A Radiologic Technologist, Staff is a Radiologic Technology Professional that is qualified by professional credentialing and academic and c...
  • 9 Days Ago

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Radiologic Technologist
  • Physician's Mobile X-Ray
  • Pittsburgh, PA FULL_TIME
  • Substantial Sign on bonus for F/T position Position Summary A Radiologic Technologist, Staff is a Radiologic Technology Professional that is qualified by professional credentialing and academic and cl...
  • 10 Days Ago

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RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGIST
  • Independence Health System
  • Greensburg, PA PART_TIME
  • $7,500.00-SIGN-ON BONUS ELIGIBLE Job Summary/Overall Objectives Produces radiographs of various anatomical parts and systems for diagnostic purposes as directed by the radiologist. Essential Job Funct...
  • 15 Days Ago

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Radiologic Technologist
  • Concentra
  • Pittsburgh, PA OTHER
  • Overview Are you ready to take your career to new heights? At Concentra, you will be a vital member of our patient care team and play a crucial role in providing exceptional care to our patients. Our ...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Travel Radiology Technologist - $1,860 per week
  • Stability Healthcare
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • GLC On-The-Go is seeking a travel Radiology Technologist for a travel job in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Job Description &...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Travel Radiology Technologist - $1,913 per week
  • Stability Healthcare
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • Jackson Therapy Partners is seeking a travel Radiology Technologist for a travel job in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Job De...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Travel Radiology Technologist - $637 per week
  • Stability Healthcare
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • GLC On-The-Go is seeking a travel Radiology Technologist for a travel job in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Job Description &...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Radiologic Technologist - Travel Contract
  • Jackson Therapy Partners
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • Join a reputable medical team as a full time expert Rad Tech / X-Ray Technologist where your training and experience wil...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Travel Radiology Technologist - $1,980 per week
  • TRS Healthcare
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • ARMStaffing is seeking a travel Radiology Technologist for a travel job in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Job Description & R...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Radiologic Technologist - Travel Contract
  • Jackson Therapy Partners
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • Join a reputable medical team as a full time expert Rad Tech / X-Ray Technologist where your training and experience wil...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Radiologic Technologist - Travel Contract
  • Jackson Therapy Partners
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • Join a reputable medical team as a full time expert Rad Tech / X-Ray Technologist where your training and experience wil...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Radiologic Technologist - Travel Contract
  • Jackson Therapy Partners
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • Join a reputable medical team as a full time expert Rad Tech / X-Ray Technologist where your training and experience wil...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

Pittsburgh (/ˈpɪtsbɜːrɡ/ PITS-burg) is a city in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in the United States, and is the county seat of Allegheny County. As of 2018, a population of 308,144 lives within the city limits, making it the 63rd-largest city in the U.S. The metropolitan population of 2,362,453, is the largest in both the Ohio Valley and Appalachia, the second-largest in Pennsylvania (behind Philadelphia), and the 26th-largest in the U.S. Pittsburgh is located in the south west of the state, at the confluence of the Allegheny, Monongahela, and Ohio rivers. Pittsburgh is known both as "the ...
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Income Estimation for Radiologic Technologist jobs
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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania area prices
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