Radiographer PRN

University Hospitals; Parma (OH); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Career Ladder Progression

Free Parking

Job summary

University Hospitals is seeking a Radiographer to deliver safe, high-quality diagnostic imaging while helping patients feel informed, comfortable, and cared for throughout their visit. You’ll work with patients of all ages and collaborate closely with physicians and the care team.

Responsibilities include following safety standards (ALARA, Image Gently/Wise), performing a range of radiological procedures, maintaining privacy, and keeping licensure and ongoing education current.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to hospital safety standards.
• Adheres to ALARA, Image Gently, and Image Wisely standards.
• Adheres to all radiation and fluoroscopic safety standards.
• Consistently follows hospital and department guidelines for patient identification and safety.
• Consistently follows hospital and department SOPs, policies and protocols.
• Demonstrates successful patient/technical imaging skills by producing a variety of radiological procedures while maintaining the highest standards of patient care.
• Provides age-specific care to patients from neonates through geriatrics.
• Able to perform all applicable equipment Quality Control.
• Accurately records all requested database/log records.
• Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality in accordance with privacy laws (HIPAA) and facility policies.
• Maintains licensure and continuing education requirements.
• Effectively follows directions to maintain compliance with State and Federal Agencies.
• Maintains competency levels for patient exam imaging.
• Effectively follows directions to maintain department readiness based on DNV standards.
• Proficient at instructing students and new staff after 1 year of experience.
• Must demonstrate the ability to work independently.
• Uses administrative skills to contribute to the department's operation by entering and completing correct billing codes in the RIS.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Job description

Radiographer

As a Radiographer, you\'ll play an important role in delivering safe, high-quality diagnostic imaging while helping patients feel informed, comfortable, and cared for throughout their experience. You will work with patients of all ages while collaborating closely with physicians and the care team.

Why choose UH Radiography as a career choice?

• Competitive hourly rate
• Career Ladder Progression
• Free Parking

What You Will Do

• Adheres to hospital safety standards.
• Adheres to ALARA, Image Gently, and Image Wisely standards.
• Adheres to all radiation and fluoroscopic safety standards.
• Consistently follows hospital and department guidelines for patient identification and safety.
• Consistently follows hospital and department SOPs, policies and protocols.
• Demonstrates successful patient/technical imaging skills by producing a variety of radiological procedures while maintaining the highest standards of patient care.
• Provides age-specific care to patients from neonates through geriatrics.
• Able to perform all applicable equipment Quality Control.
• Accurately records all requested database/log records.
• Display a commitment to Hospital Mission and Core Values.
• Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality in accordance with privacy laws (HIPAA) and facility policies.
• Maintains licensure and continuing education requirements.

Additional Responsibilities

• Effectively follows directions to maintain compliance with State and Federal Agencies.
• Maintains competency skill levels for patient exam imaging.
• Effectively follows directions to maintain department readiness based on DNV standards.
• Proficient at instructing students and new staff after 1 year of experience.
• Must demonstrate the ability to work independently.
• Uses administrative skills to contribute to the successful operation of the department by entering and completing correct billing codes in the RIS.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.
• For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
• Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.