Urgent Care Radiographer - Abington

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia; Weldon (PA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia is seeking a Radiology Professional to perform intermediate diagnostic procedures, ensuring optimal imaging and patient care. The role requires ARRT certification, pediatric radiology experience, and strong safety practices.

The incumbent will operate imaging equipment, participate in training of new staff, and maintain strict HIPAA-compliant records while adhering to ALARA principles.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Technical Diploma Radiology Program required.
• At least three years relevant radiology experience required.
• Pediatric experience preferred.
• ARRT Radiography certification required upon hire.
• CPR certification within 12 months required.
• Intermediate knowledge of diagnostic imaging and RIS systems.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and maintain organization.

Responsibilities

• Perform and assist in intermediate diagnostic procedures to produce optimal imaging.
• Follow department standards for routine exams, patient care, and documentation.
• Provide radiation safety and optimize diagnostic quality.
• Operate imaging equipment and select technical factors as directed.
• Assist with orientation and training of radiology staff and students.
• Maintain patient focus and record-keeping per policies.
• Ensure HIPAA compliance and secure handling of records.
• Adhere to ALARA and radiation safety guidelines.

Skills

Radiology procedures

Imaging equipment operation

RIS knowledge

Patient care

Documentation

ALARA safety

HIPAA compliance

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Technical Diploma Radiology Program

Tools

ARRT Certification

CPR Certification

Job description

SHIFT

Rotating (United States of America)

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A Brief Overview

Under the direction of the Radiology Manager and Diagnostic Team Leader, performs a variety of intermediate diagnostic procedures with technical expertise and competency. The incumbent must understand the daily operations of all radiographic equipment and departmental flow in order to obtain optimal imaging and patient care for diagnosis and measure of illness.

Schedule

• 1-2 weekday shifts per week
• Every third weekend
• 1 summer and 1 winter holiday
• Position will be primarily based out of Abington Specialty Care, with coverage at Bucks and KOP as needed

What you will do

• Performs and assists in various intermediate diagnostic procedures that produce optimal imaging with diagnostic quality according to the department's policy and procedures:
• Follows standards for routine diagnostic exams, positioning, patient care and documentation as prescribed in the procedure manual set forth by the imaging department.
• Provide optimal diagnostic imaging and radiation safety for the purpose of diagnostic interpretation.
• Selects the appropriate technical factors, safety devices, and operates all imaging equipment as directed.
• Assists with orienting and training all radiology students and new employees.
• Maintains constant attention to patient.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Identifies, processes, transfers and archives all patient exams. Maintains all records in accordance with Hospital and Regulatory policies:
• Responsible for proper identification on all exam records and images including patient demographics.
• Maintains all HIPAA regulations and policies regarding patient information.
• Maintains appropriate records of patient examinations.
• Maintains the integrity and security of the Radiology Information System and all other Hospital computer systems.
• Adheres to federal and state radiation safety guidelines and regulations regarding patient and operator protection, collimation, and shielding:
• Ensures dosimeter badge is worn while incumbent is working in the imaging department.
• Document and record the (DAP) Dose Area Product.
• Provide radiation protection in accordance with all safety standards and the principle of ALARA to ensure the well-being of patients, hospital personnel, and the general public while performing any duties.
• Professionalism:
• Refers to the Diagnostic Team Leader any complex problems and/or issues.
• Encouraged to participate in continuing education and self-development.
• Participates in the formal in-service program governed by the Radiology Department.
• Subject to covering on-call for holidays and other shifts as assigned.
• Continuing Education:
• Complete all hospital and Radiology Department mandatory education required annually.
• Engage in continuing education activities to maintain credits for ARRT compliance.
• Completes training and in-services presentations required for the Radiology Department.

Education Qualifications

• High School Diploma / GED - Required
• Technical Diploma Radiology Program - Required

Experience Qualifications

• At least three (3) years relevant experience - Required
• Pediatric experience - Preferred

Licenses and Certifications

• Radiography - American Registry for Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) - upon hire - Required and
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) - issued through an organization that requires a hands‑on instructor lead psychomotor skills verification (ex. American Heart Association or Red Cross). - within 12 months - Required

Skills and Abilities

• Intermediate knowledge of all forms of diagnostic imaging (Required proficiency)
• Intermediate knowledge of specific/cross trained area(s) (Required proficiency)
• Intermediate knowledge of Radiology Information System (Required proficiency)
• Able to handle multiple tasks (Required proficiency)
• Good organizational skills (Required proficiency)
• Good phone etiquette and communication skills (Required proficiency)
• Promotes Family Centered Care Philosophy (Required proficiency)
• Age Specific Considerations (Required proficiency)
• Responsible for maintaining the continuing education required for this position (Required proficiency)
• Complete all hospital and Radiology Department mandatory education required annually (Required proficiency)
• Obtains at least 12 CE credits/year for ARRT Compliance (6 CE credits of which are offered through CHOP Radiology initiatives) (Required proficiency)
• Completes training and in‑services presentations required for the Radiology Department (Required proficiency)

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$33.25 - $42.40 Hourly

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