Radiologic Technologist

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Radiologic Technologist
Location: Lewes, Delaware
Pay: $28.26–$43.80 per hour, based on experience and qualifications
Schedule: Full-time | Eight-hour variable shifts
Additional Scheduling: On-call, weekends, holidays, and alternate shifts may be required
Employment Type: Permanent, Direct-Hire Position
Sign-On Bonus: May be available for eligible candidates

Position Summary

A hospital-based radiology department in Lewes, Delaware, is seeking a Radiologic Technologist to perform high-quality diagnostic imaging examinations while maintaining exceptional patient-care and radiation-safety standards.

The ideal candidate understands radiographic principles, anatomy, pathology, positioning, and imaging techniques and can adapt quickly when clinical or emergency conditions affect an examination.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic radiographic examinations according to established department protocols.
• Select appropriate positioning and imaging techniques based on the requested examination and the patient's condition.
• Obtain relevant clinical history and verify examination orders before beginning procedures.
• Explain procedures to patients and their families, answer questions, and help reduce anxiety.
• Confirm patient identity and ensure images and records are accurately labeled.
• Evaluate examinations for technical quality and correct errors when identified.
• Recognize clinical or emergency conditions that may interfere with an examination and take appropriate action.
• Follow ALARA principles and use proper collimation, shielding, and radiation-protection practices.
• Maintain patient safety through appropriate monitoring, positioning, side-rail use, and equipment safeguards.
• Operate radiographic and related imaging equipment according to manufacturer specifications.
• Track patients and document procedures accurately within departmental systems.
• Report and document unsafe, unusual, or adverse conditions.
• Maintain clean, orderly, and fully stocked imaging rooms.
• Monitor supplies and remove expired or soon-to-expire items from patient-care areas.
• Participate in departmental meetings, training, in-services, and performance-improvement initiatives.
• Assist with the education and training of radiography students when needed.
• Remain current on technological developments and changes in radiologic imaging.

Requirements

• Associate degree in Radiologic Technology or a related field.
• Active Delaware professional license.
• Active Delaware radiation license.
• Current Basic Life Support certification.
• Strong understanding of radiographic principles, anatomy, pathology, positioning, and radiation safety.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to work variable eight-hour shifts.
• Ability to participate in on-call, weekend, holiday, and alternate-shift coverage when required.
• Strong communication, patient-care, and critical-thinking skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Recent Radiologic Technologist experience in a hospital setting.
• Experience working with emergency, inpatient, and outpatient populations.
• Experience using radiology information systems and digital imaging technology.
• Previous experience assisting with the clinical education of radiography students.

Benefits

Eligible employees may receive:

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
• Tuition assistance of up to $5,000
• Paid time off
• Long-term sick-time accrual
• Employer contribution plan
• Employer-paid short- and long-term disability for full-time employees
• Life insurance
• Employee assistance program
• College 529 savings-plan access
• Employee discount program
• Pet insurance
• Select prescription medications available with no copay for qualifying conditions