RADIOLOGY TECHNOLOGIST

Baylor Scott & White Health; Lewes (DE); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider in a vibrant coastal community as a Radiologic Technologist. In this critical role, you will perform radiographic procedures, ensure patient safety, and maintain high departmental standards while contributing to patient care and excellence in healthcare.

Qualifications

• Recent hospital experience preferred as a Radiologist Technologist.
• Capability to perform on-call, shifts, and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Perform radiographic procedures using appropriate techniques.
• Communicate effectively with patients to obtain clinical histories.

Skills

Clear Communication Skills Both Written And Verbal

Customer Service Skills

Ability to Keep Confidential Information

Knowledge And Experience With Electronic Health Records

Education

Associates Degree in related field

Job description

Why Beebe?

Become part of the Beebe team - an inclusive team positioned in a vibrant, coastal community. Enjoy a fulfilling career as you support the health of our patients and a team focused on excellence.

Overview

Performs radiographic procedures in accordance with established professional and departmental standards and procedures.

Responsibilities

Demonstrates a thorough understanding of Radiologic principles and theory, anatomy and pathology processes utilizing the most appropriate technique and/or positioning for optimal examinations, as demonstrated by exam results. Adheres to department policies and protocols ensuring all examinations are optimized for interpretation, as demonstrated by exam results. Demonstrates the ability and skills to assist in teaching radiography students sound radiography principles as required by Organization. Communicates effectively with patient to obtain clinical history informed consent from patient or patient's chart to assist the physician in optimizing the performance and interpretation of the examination, as evidenced by the exam results. Explain procedure to patients/families and answers any questions to ease anxiety and assure patient cooperation, as evidenced by the exam results. Demonstrates the ability to recognize clinical and/or emergent problems that may interfere with exams and take appropriate action to resolve them and produce the most desirable outcome, as evidenced by exam results and patient satisfaction. Correctly identifies patients and their files ensuring a high degree of accuracy, as evidenced by the lack of mislabeled films and files. Tracks patients according to department procedures. Identifies errors ad take immediate action for corrections, as evidenced by the Radiology Information System reports. Maintains exposure reading within the As Low As Reasonably Achievable limits, as evidenced by monthly radiation exposure reports. Demonstrates the effective use of radiation protection procedures with collimation devices and protective shielding Demonstrates patient safety in department by use of side rails, braking mechanisms and patient monitoring, as demonstrated by risk management reports. Reports, documents and corrects any adverse, unsafe or unusual condition. Maintains an orderly, safe and clean environment. Ensures rooms are stocked with appropriate supplies and has required supplies readily available for procedures. Removes supplies nearing expiration from patient care areas. Operates imaging and other related equipment according to manufacturer's specifications, as evidenced by exam results. Demonstrates the initiative to stay abreast of technological changes and updates, as evidenced by submittal of documentation of attendance at seminars and in-services. Participates in department/hospital performance improvement initiatives, in-services and meetings, as evidenced by attendance records.

Qualifications

Recent hospital experience preferred as a Radiologist Technologist. Recent hospital experience preferred as a Radiologist Technologist. Capability to perform on-call, shift, holiday, and weekends when required. Basic computer skills. Capability to perform on-call, shift, holiday, and weekends when required.

Competencies Skills

Essential:
* Clear Communication Skills Both Written And Verbal
* Able To Keep Confidential Information Regarding Patients, Team Members
* Able To Withstand Crisis Situations
* Has Skills To Provides Customer Service To Patients, Team Members And Visitors
* Knowledge And Experience With Electronic Health Records

Credentials

Essential:
* DE RADIATION - Delaware State Radiation license
* ARRT-R- Radiography
* BLS - Basic Life Saving certification

Education

Essential:
* Associates Degree in related field


Entry

USD $28.26/Hr.

Max

USD $43.80/Hr.