Radiology- Radiographer Full-Time Evenings

Administers x-rays to patients, operates imaging equipment, and prepares exam rooms, equipment supplies and medication needed to perform imaging procedures. Provides quality care for all patients using the imaging modalities available. Embodies the Memorial Health System Performance Excellence Standards of Safety, Courtesy, Quality, and Efficiency that support our mission, vision and values.

Full-Time, Evening Shift

Everyother Weekend

$20,000 Sign-on Bonus!

Graduate from an accredited school for radiologic technologist.

Prior computer experience preferred.

Potential exposure to infectious diseases.

Provide assistance to the Radiologist in the performance of special exams. Provides the Radiologist with the best possible images for interpretation.

• Transfers, maintains basic quality assurance issues and recalls images from a PACS system.
• The Technologist checks the patients chart or script to be sure the exam ordered by the physician matches the requisition that has been received by the department.
• Embodies the Memorial Health System Performance Excellence Standards of Safety, Courtesy, Quality, and Efficiency that support our mission, vision and values:

SAFETY: Prevent Harm - I put safety first in everything I do. I take action to ensure the safety of others.

I project a professional image and positive attitude.

QUALITY: Improve Outcomes - I continually advance my knowledge, skills and performance. Prepares the room, equipment, medicine and materials as needed for the performance of diagnostic procedures.

• Performs imaging procedures on all age groups, mentally and physically handicapped, traumatically injured and oncology patients.
• Maintains rooms and equipment in a clean and disinfected state.
• Prepares barium and other chemical mixtures in preparation for x-ray procedure.
• Follows prescribed techniques in administering general and specific x-rays by adjusting equipment, determining proper voltage, current and desired exposure time; Observes patient and equipment during procedure, reports unusual occurrences and records patients' condition when necessary.
• Maintains stock supplies and performs general clerical duties when necessary.
• Perform mobile x-rays at the patients' bedside, in the ER and in the Operating Room.
• Actively participates in quality assessment and quality improvement programs.
• Adheres to all hospital and departmental policies and procedures.
• Adheres to all hospital and departmental policies and procedures including, but not limited to, those regarding Infection control, Hand Hygiene, Attendance and Appearance.