RADIOLOGY TECHNOLOGIST - REHOBOTH

Beebe Healthcare; Rehoboth Beach (DE); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare team in a vibrant coastal community! As a Radiologic Technologist, you'll perform critical radiographic procedures, ensuring patient safety and optimal examination results. This role offers a fulfilling career path with competitive compensation and extensive wellness benefits, including tuition assistance and generous paid time off. Your expertise will directly impact patient care and satisfaction in a supportive environment that values excellence and teamwork. If you're ready to make a difference in healthcare, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Benefits

Sign-on and Referral Bonuses

Tuition Assistance up to $5,000

Paid Time Off

Long Term Sick accrual

Employer Contribution Plan

Free Short and Long-Term Disability

Zero copay for drugs on prescription plan

College Bound 529 Savings Plan

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Pet Insurance

Qualifications

• Recent hospital experience preferred.
• Ability to perform on-call, shift, holiday, and weekend duties.

Responsibilities

• Perform radiographic procedures following established standards.
• Communicate effectively with patients to obtain clinical history.
• Maintain exposure levels within ALARA limits.

Skills

Clear communication skills

Customer service skills

Knowledge of electronic health records

Resilience in crisis situations

Basic computer skills

Education

Associates Degree in a 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 supporting the health of our patients with a team focused on excellence.

Benefits

In addition to competitive compensation and wellness benefits (medical, dental, vision, and prescription), Beebe Healthcare offers:

• Sign-on and Referral Bonuses for select positions
• Tuition Assistance up to $5,000
• Paid Time Off
• Long Term Sick accrual
• Employer Contribution Plan
• Free Short and Long-Term Disability for Full-Time employees
• Zero copay for drugs on prescription plan for certain conditions
• College Bound 529 Savings Plan
• Life Insurance
• Beebe Perks via Work Advantage
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pet Insurance

Overview

The Radiologic Technologist performs radiographic procedures in accordance with established professional and departmental standards and procedures at Rehoboth Surgery Hospital.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates a thorough understanding of radiologic principles, anatomy, and pathology, utilizing the most appropriate techniques and positioning for optimal examinations, as demonstrated by exam results.
• Adheres to department policies and protocols to ensure all examinations are optimized for interpretation, as demonstrated by exam results.
• Assists in teaching radiography students sound radiography principles as required by the organization.
• Communicates effectively with patients to obtain clinical history and informed consent, assisting physicians in optimizing examination performance and interpretation, as evidenced by exam results.
• Explains procedures to patients and families, answering questions to ease anxiety and ensure cooperation, as evidenced by patient feedback and exam results.
• Recognizes clinical or emergent problems that may interfere with exams and takes appropriate actions to resolve them, producing desirable outcomes, as evidenced by exam results and patient satisfaction.
• Accurately identifies patients and their files, ensuring high accuracy and avoiding mislabeled films and files.
• Tracks patients according to department procedures, identifies errors, and takes immediate corrective actions, as evidenced by Radiology Information System reports.
• Maintains exposure levels within the As Low As Reasonably Achievable (ALARA) limits, as evidenced by monthly radiation exposure reports.
• Uses radiation protection procedures effectively with collimation devices and shielding.
• Ensures patient safety by using side rails, braking mechanisms, and monitoring, as demonstrated by risk management reports.
• Reports, documents, and corrects any adverse, unsafe, or unusual conditions, maintaining a safe and clean environment.
• Ensures rooms are stocked with appropriate supplies and removes expired supplies from patient care areas.
• Operates imaging and related equipment according to manufacturer specifications, as evidenced by exam results.
• Stays updated on technological advances, submitting documentation of attendance at seminars and in-services.
• Participates in performance improvement initiatives, in-services, and meetings, as evidenced by attendance records.

Qualifications

Recent hospital experience preferred. Ability to perform on-call, shift, holiday, and weekend duties when required. Basic computer skills.

Competencies & Skills

Essential:

• Clear communication skills (written and verbal)
• Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding patients and team members
• Resilience in crisis situations
• Customer service skills for patients, team members, and visitors
• Knowledge and experience with electronic health records

Credentials

Essential:

• Delaware State Radiation License
• Licensed in the state of Delaware
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Education

Essential: Associates Degree in a related field

Entry-Level Compensation

USD $28.26/hr

Maximum Compensation

USD $43.80/hr