Radiographer II-Outpatient - Urgent Care - Shrewsbury - PRN

WellSpan Health; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a dynamic healthcare team where you can make a real difference in patient care! This role involves performing specialized diagnostic radiographic procedures, ensuring patient comfort, and collaborating with various departments to enhance care efficiency. You'll be at the forefront of technology, utilizing digital imaging and PACs systems while adhering to strict safety protocols. With opportunities for professional growth and the chance to take on leadership roles, this position is perfect for those passionate about radiology and patient care. Embrace the challenge and contribute to a healthier community with your expertise!

Qualifications

• 2 years of relevant experience in radiographic procedures required.
• Basic Life Support and various ARRT certifications upon hire are mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and specialized radiographic procedures at an intermediate skill level.
• Evaluate recorded images for technical quality and maintain low repeat rates.

Skills

Radiographic Procedures

Patient Care

Digital Imaging Technology

Radiation Safety

Leadership Skills

Cross-Training Skills (EKGs, Phlebotomy)

Education

Accredited Program in Radiologic Technology

Tools

PACs Systems

EHR Systems

Job description

Schedule:
PRN (as needed)
Must work at least 2 12-hour shifts per month

General Summary

Performs routine and specialized diagnostic and technical radiographic procedures at an intermediate skill level.

Essential Functions:

• Performs radiographic examinations; obtains patient history, explains routine procedures and addresses patient concerns.
• Able to perform more complex operating room procedures as well as fluoroscopic and overhead procedures and more complex portable exams if applicable to the location of outpatient center.
• Schedules cases to coordinate with other patient examinations.
• Properly processes images using digital technology; able to resolve exceptions in PACs and EHR systems and has the ability to cancel unnecessary orders upon request of providers (site specific).
• Positions and transfers patients safely and comfortably and explains basic procedure.
• Immobilizes patients as necessary and practices radiation safety procedures.
• Evaluates recorded images for technical quality; consistently maintains a repeat rate under 5%.
• Participates in and collaborates with other departments on projects to improve care and efficiency as needed.
• Demonstrates leadership skills with capability of taking on a charge role if needed.
• Participates in at least 1 project including but not limited to: equipment QA (monthly, quarterly testing), creating standards of work, engagement committee.
• Becomes proficient in optional cross-trained skills (site specific) of EKGs and/or phlebotomy.

Common Expectations:

• Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span of the assigned patient population. Assesses and interprets patient age specific data and provides appropriate, age specific treatment.
• Demonstrates a commitment to patient, visitor and staff by complying with all applicable safety regulations; learning the impact of medical errors and methodology that will lead to reduction of errors; reporting actual and potential errors, as well as hazardous conditions.
• Maintains established policies and procedures, objectives, quality assessment, safety, environmental and infection control standards.
• Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, inservice meetings, and workshops.
• Provides outstanding service to all customers; fosters teamwork; and practices fiscal responsibility through improvement and innovation.
• Able to take on call responsibilities to meet the needs of the department. On call requirements are defined separately by each entity.

Required for All Jobs:

• Performs other related duties as identified.
• Expected to support and meet the values and standards of the organization and the performance expectations of the job, the department, and the compliance program.
• Expected to support and meet the values and standards of the organization to safeguard patient and business/operational information.

Physical Demands:

• Standing - Frequently
• Walking - Frequently
• Sitting - Occasionally
• Carrying/Lifting - Occasionally (50lbs)
• Pushing/Pulling - Occasionally (50lbs)
• Kneeling/Crouching - Occasionally
• Reaching - Occasionally
• Talking - Frequently
• Hearing - Frequently
• Repetitive Motions - Occasionally
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination - Occasionally

Working Environment:

• Occupational Hazards - Occasionally
• Bloodborne Pathogen - Exposure

Qualifications

Work Experience:

• 2 years Relevant experience. Required

Licenses:

• Basic Life Support Upon Hire Required
• Registered Radiologist Assistant - ARRT Upon Hire Required
• Registered Technologist-Bone Densitometry - ARRT Upon Hire Required
• Registered Technologist-Breast Sonography - ARRT Upon Hire Required
• Registered Technologist-Cardiac Interventional Radiology - ARRT Upon Hire Required
• Registered Technologist-Cardiovascular Interventional Radiology - ARRT Upon Hire Required
• Registered Technologist-Computed Tomography - ARRT Upon Hire Required
• Registered Technologist-Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) - ARRT Upon Hire Required
• Registered Technologist-Mammography - ARRT Upon Hire Required
• Registered Technologist-Nuclear Medicine Technologist - ARRT Upon Hire Required
• Registered Technologist-Quality Management - ARRT Upon Hire Required
• Registered Technologist-Radiation Therapy - ARRT Upon Hire Required
• Registered Technologist-Radiography - ARRT Upon Hire Required
• Registered Technologist-Sonography - ARRT Upon Hire Required
• Registered Technologist-Vascular Interventional Radiology - ARRT Upon Hire Required
• Registered Technologist-Vascular Sonography - ARRT Upon Hire Required

Courses and Training:

• Accredited program in radiologic technology. Upon Hire Required