Reg Radiologic Technologist

Bayhealth; Dover (DE); On-site; USD 43,050 - 66,717; Full time

Job summary

Bayhealth Kent Campus Hospital in Delaware seeks a Radiologic Technologist to perform general radiography procedures and ensure patient safety and image quality. Under supervision, you will prepare rooms, educate patients, and document exams.

This role is suited for a new graduate with an associate degree in radiologic technology and ARRT certification. The position requires adherence to imaging protocols, accurate patient data entry, and collaboration with radiologists and staff.

Qualifications

• Education: Associate Degree in Radiologic Technology or completion of a Radiologic Tech certificate program.
• Credential(s): ARRT certification and BLS or ARRT equivalents.
• Experience: New Graduate.

Responsibilities

• Prepares procedure room and patient for all studies, disinfects equipment after each patient.
• Educates patient about procedures and obtains consent and history.
• Performs radiographic procedures, positions patients, and monitors during exams.

Education

Associate Degree in Radiologic Technology or Radiologic Tech certificate program

Job description

If you care about the opportunity to grow, to make a difference, to build a future and a life, then we just might have the career for you.

Bayhealth Medical Center is Central and Southern Delaware’s healthcare leader with hospitals in Dover and Milford, as well as stand‑alone Emergency Departments in Smyrna and a hybrid Emergency Department and Urgent Care in Milton. We offer various practice settings throughout Kent and Sussex Counties. The Kent Campus is 90 minutes from Philadelphia, Washington, DC and Baltimore. The Sussex Campus is 30 minutes to the Delaware beaches.

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Matching 401(k)/403(b) Plans
• Excellent Health, Dental, and Vision
• Disability and Life Insurance options
• On Site Child Care
• Educational Reimbursement
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flex Spending Accounts
• Additional Voluntary Benefits including Critical Care Coverage and more

Location: Kent Campus Hospital

Status: Relief 0 Hours

Shift: As Needed

Salary Range: 31.25 - 48.43 hourly

General Summary: Under the direction of the Site Manager and Radiology Supervisor, demonstrates competency and actively functions in General Radiography procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepares procedure room and patient for all studies. Properly disinfect all equipment after each patient, following cleaning policies and protocols. All dirty linen should be disposed and replaced after every patient. Monitor patient flow for efficient daily operations.
• Educates patient regarding ordered procedure and answers any related questions. Obtain patient history and written consent for exam. Verify patient information, check for appropriate ICD-10 codes. Utilize appropriate patient safety screening/consent forms to ensure all safety precautions have been addressed prior to procedure.
• Performs procedures in accordance with established protocols. Positions patients and selects appropriate equipment necessary to accomplish procedure depending upon the age of the patient and the physical capabilities. Monitors patient during procedures; notifies Radiologist of reactions or problems. Assist the radiologists when necessary. Every effort must be made to minimize patient discomfort.
• Demonstrate competency on all general diagnostic imaging equipment. Ensure quality images for all completed procedures prior to releasing patient by reviewing images or sending images to the PACS System, depending on type of procedure. Imaging QA’s should be less than 2% per month.
• Run a pending work report daily to ensure all exams have been properly charged. PACS and HMR errors are closely tracked and reported on PI reports following the QA policy. The individual error rate should be less than 2%.
• Maintain adequate supplies. Responsible for stocking the room, as assigned, at the beginning of each shift and throughout the day to ensure that the room is always ready to perform the required procedures. Be aware of supply needs and par levels, and report all items that fall below par level to the designated person.
• All other duties as assigned within the scope and range of job responsibilities.

Required Education, Credential(s) and Experience

• Education: Associate Degree in Radiologic Technology or completion of a Radiologic Tech certificate program.
• Credential(s): Registered Medical Radiologic Technologist, Radiography Basic Life Support, or other certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
• Experience: New Graduate.

Preferred Education, Credential(s) and Experience

• Education: Associate Degree in Radiologic Technology or completion of a Radiologic Tech certificate program.
• Credential(s): Registered Medical Radiologic Technologist, Radiography Basic Life Support, or other certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
• Experience: Preferred, but not required.