Diagnostic Radiographer - Radiology - Full Time -

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Work Shift
This role is sign on bonus eligible .
This role can offer a competitive relocation assistance package for eligible candidates
A full‑time position with a Monday-Friday rotating day shift Schedule
Benefits program that includes PTO, mental health support, wellness rooms, concierge services and more
The Registered Radiology Technologist must be flexible with work hours to meet department needs.
Assists with providing safe, age appropriate care to the patient by performing all exams provided by the department according to department procedures.
Has the knowledge and ability to properly and safely obtain a quality diagnostic study.
Responsible for performing a wide variety of technical procedures requiring independent judgment, ingenuity and initiative in the utilization of the equipment for the diagnosis and/or treatment of diseases.
Sets up the equipment to provide imaging service and positions patient for the procedure.

Equipment

Demonstrates the ability to adjust technique so that patient receives the lowest possible dose of ionizing radiation and that image quality is maintained.
Reports problems regarding malfunctioning equipment to supervisor or service provider, so that problem can be corrected in a timely manner.
Cleans, disinfects and maintains equipment in accordance with infection control policy and department schedule.
Ability to operate all radiographic equipment in a safe and competent manner, assuring that equipment is not abused and is left in good working order.

Patient Care

Obtains complete clinical history, gathers examination data and assesses for contraindicating conditions.
Responds to emergency situations and provides for the restocking of the crash cart and maintenance of life support equipment if applicable.
Observes patient condition and properly evaluates situations when physician intervention is necessary so that no patient condition deteriorates as the result of misjudgment.
Verifies two unique patient identifiers and correct clinical order prior to performing a procedure per policy.
Demonstrates competence in the determination and application of appropriate procedures, equipment, supplies and techniques based on the age of patients.
Understands, demonstrates and documents preprocedural verification and Time Out process when appropriate if applicable.
Demonstrates and understands pre-and-post procedural care.
Ensures that patient's questions, concerns or contraindications are satisfactorily addressed, notifying physician when this cannot be accomplished, prior to the initiation of the procedure.
Participates in the orientation and training of departmental employees.
Completes mandatory departmental and Hospital-wide education without prompting.

Quality Control

Consistently produces high quality images including appropriate collimation, shielding, technique selection, penetration and positioning.
Ensures that equipment is fully operational prior to each use, by checking for proper calibration and operating deficiencies.
Operations

Transports patients, positions patients, and helps them on and off procedure table.
Applies shielding, supportive and immobilization devices and equipment.
Willingly lends knowledge and assistance to others upon request as needed and routinely as time is available, without prompting, so that all working time is used for departmental advantage.
Performs routine duties of clerical and support personnel in accordance with procedure when warranted to ensure continuity and quality of services.
Maintains Joint Commission and any other regulatory agency standards.
Graduate of an AMA approved School of Radiologic Technology. ARRT Radiography Required
Less than 1 year Entry level up to 5 years experience Required
Must exhibit excellent communication skills because this position requires frequent verbal and written communications with: physicians, patients, visitors, departmental staff and nursing staff.
Position requires the employee to exhibit excellent customer service skills at all times.
Must be detail oriented and have the capacity to effectively multitask throughout the work shift.
Must have excellent communication skills and the capacity to interact professionally with a variety of “customers”, including but not limited to patients, families, co-workers, volunteers, and physicians throughout the work shift.
Must be compliant, with a willingness to follow all Hospital policies as well as the established practices, protocols and procedures of the position, department and applicable professional standards.
Competent in all aspects of Diagnostic Radiology, patient positioning, exposure factors and radiation protection.
Must have an understanding of anatomy and pathology as to how they affect the quality of a procedure.

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