Radiographer (Outpatient) - Lewisburg Ortho - Day

Job Identification 226944

Job Category Clinical Care

Job Schedule Part time

Job Shift Shift1 - Day

Locations 210 JPM Rd, Lewisburg, PA, 17837, US

Assignment Category PRN/Per Diem

FTE 0.001

Job Description

Schedule

PRN, Day shift

Hours: 8:00am - 4:00pm (Varied)

General Summary

Performs routine diagnostic, technical and/or special radiographic procedures at a general skill level.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

• Performs radiographic examinations, obtains patient history, explains routine procedures, and addresses patient concerns.

• Performs diagnostic procedures in one of the following specialty areas at a beginner level: Basic operating room procedures, fluoroscopic and overhead procedures and basic portable exams if applicable to the location of outpatient center.

• Schedules cases to coordinate with other patient examinations.

• Positions and transfers patients safely and comfortably and explains basic procedure.

• Immobilizes patients as necessary and practices radiation safety procedures.

• Properly processes images using digital technology.

• Evaluates recorded images for technical quality, consistently maintains a repeat rate under 6%.

• Participates in and collaborates with other departments on projects to improve care and efficiency as needed.

Common Expectations:

• Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span of the assigned patient population. Assesses and interprets patient age specific data and provides appropriate, age specific treatment. Provides direct patient care to assigned patient age group(s).

• Demonstrates a commitment to patient, visitor and staff by: complying with all applicable safety regulations; learning the impact of medical errors and methodology that will lead to reduction of errors; reporting actual and potential errors, as well as hazardous conditions; identifying opportunities to standardize processes and "error proof" systems that will lead to increased safety; and participating in safety education programs and root cause analyses as required.

• Maintains established policies and procedures, objectives, quality assessment, safety, environmental and infection control standards.

• Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, inservice meetings, and workshops

• Provides outstanding service to all customers; fosters teamwork, is a positive change agent, and practices fiscal responsibility through improvement and innovation.

• Will take on call responsibilities to meet the needs of the department. On call requirements are defined separately by each hospital.

Qualifications

Qualifications

Minimum Education:

• High School Diploma or GED Required

Licenses:

• Basic Life Support Upon Hire Required and

• Registered Radiologist Assistant - ARRT Upon Hire Required or

• Registered Technologist-Bone Densitometry - ARRT Upon Hire Required or

• Registered Technologist-Breast Sonography - ARRT Upon Hire Required or

• Registered Technologist-Cardiac Interventional Radiology - ARRT Upon Hire Required or

• Registered Technologist-Cardiovascular Interventional Radiology - ARRT Upon Hire Required or

• Registered Technologist-Computed Tomography - ARRT Upon Hire Required or

• Registered Technologist-Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) - ARRT Upon Hire Required or

• Registered Technologist-Mammography - ARRT Upon Hire Required or

• Registered Technologist-Nuclear Medicine Technologist - ARRT Upon Hire Required or

• Registered Technologist-Quality Management - ARRT Upon Hire Required or

• Registered Technologist-Radiation Therapy - ARRT Upon Hire Required or

• Registered Technologist-Radiography - ARRT Upon Hire Required or

• Registered Technologist-Sonography - ARRT Upon Hire Required or

• Registered Technologist-Vascular Interventional Radiology - ARRT Upon Hire Required or

• Registered Technologist-Vascular Sonography - ARRT Upon Hire Required

Courses and Training:

• Accredited program in radiologic technology Upon Hire Required

Benefits Offered:

• Comprehensive health benefits

• Retirement savings plan

• Paid time off (PTO)

• Education assistance

• Financial education and support, including DailyPay

• Expanded Paid Parental Leave

For additional details: Benefits & Incentives | WellSpan Careers (joinwellspan.org) (https://www.joinwellspan.org/benefits/)

WellSpan Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy and intention of the System to maintain consistent and equal treatment toward applicants and employees of all job classifications without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, national origin, ancestry, veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic.