Radiology Technician, PRN

Schedule Schedule: PRN (as needed), nights & weekends. Your experience matters Conemaugh Meyersdale Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well‑being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Radiology Technician, PRN joining our team, you are embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion, and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve. More about our team Radiology/Imaging Services unit provides high‑quality diagnostic and interventional imaging services, including a wide range of medical imaging procedures such as X‑rays, CT scans, MRIs, ultrasounds, and other imaging techniques. We value and ensure patient care, comfort, safety, and adherence to imaging protocols while collaborating with healthcare professionals, quality control teams, and adopting new technologies. Maintaining quality control measures for equipment and processes, adhering to strict safety protocols, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards are key functions. How you’ll contribute Positions, transfers, and properly immobilizes radiology patients as required. Selects proper technical factors on an individual patient basis. Provides radiation protection in accordance with prescribed safety standards. Follows safety procedures and guidelines and reports unsafe practices or conditions. Applies technical knowledge and skills necessary to maintain procedural quality standards. Maintains effective and efficient use of reagents, chemicals, and supplies. Provides accurate training to employees having less experience. Reviews patient orders ensuring appropriate studies are ordered and performed per insurance specifications and diagnosis. Responds to inquiries regarding CT scans, procedures, and processes. Prepares patient for intravenous contrast by inserting angiocaths. Assists radiologist during fluoroscopy procedures. Prepares room and patients for procedures as needed. Performs all computerized axial tomographic examinations and image manipulation/post‑processing functions, implementing software capabilities required by radiologist/departmental policy or protocol. Skillfully operates the computed tomography unit including hardware and software to assure optimal scanning results, maximizes equipment utilization during warm‑up and shutdown procedures, and provides proper documentation. Performs filming, reconstruction of proper images and studies requiring 3‑D imaging. Creates CDs when necessary. Assists in developing and updating protocols per company changes. Uses TeraRecon on all CTA exams. Performs/supports process for ACR accreditation by conducting proper testing and submitting results. Performs routine procedures on the PACS. Performs daily quality control on the CT scan. Assists with coordinating preventive maintenance and other services on equipment. Reports any problems to service engineers as needed. Follows all safety procedures, including radiation safety, and reports unsafe practices and conditions. Consistently and appropriately follows Universal Precautions. Maintains adequate supplies and ensures store orders are completed weekly. Maintains professional skills and provides age‑specific needs to patients of all ages (neonates, pediatrics, adolescents, and geriatrics). Participates in ongoing education, including annual training and Image Gently ® and Image Wisely ® campaigns. Performs duties associated with the EMR/Radiant. Acts as part of the trauma/stroke teams. Attends staff meetings. Maintains appropriate commitment to the department schedule in terms of attendance and hours of work. Performs calibrations, quality control, instrument function verification and minor troubleshooting according to the procedure manual. Tentatively interacts courtesy and professionally with patients, physicians, nurses, and other hospital personnel using our high‑five guiding principles. Identifies patients using at least two patient identifiers. Maintains confidentiality regarding patient and employee information. Provides appropriate care to patients of all ages (neonates to geriatrics). Completes annual Radiation Safety training. Assists in performing first aid and CPR. Performs registration duties and attends training updates. Why join us We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers: Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental, and vision coverage, with medical plans starting at just $10 per pay period, tailored benefit options for part‑time and PRN employees, and more. Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability, paid family leave and paid time off. Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance, and a 401(k) retirement package with company match. Employee Well‑being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs). Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities. What we’re looking for Applicants should be a graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology accepted by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). Additional requirements include: ARRT Registered or registry and registered within 3 months of hire date. BCLS certification. More about Conemaugh Meyersdale Medical Center Conemaugh Meyersdale Medical Center is a 12‑bed critical access hospital that has served the rural Meyersdale community for 70 years. The hospital provides 24/7 emergency care as an accredited chest pain center, and offers high‑quality, comprehensive outpatient, imaging, diagnostic, and specialty services close to home. It also provides primary care services, preventative care, and community education to the Meyersdale community through its Family Health Care Rural Health Clinic. EEOC Statement Conemaugh Meyersdale Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Conemaugh Meyersdale Medical Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr