Radiographer

Job Identification 228538

Job Category Clinical Care

Job Schedule Part time

Job Shift Shift2 - Evening

Locations 1 Hospital Dr, Lewisburg, PA, 17837, US

Assignment Category PRN/Per Diem

FTE 0.001

Job Description

Department: Diagnostic Radiology

Schedule

PRN, Evening Shift

Hours: PRN rotating hours as needed

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: operating room procedures (includes overhead, fluoroscopic and C-arm procedures), complex portables, or trauma procedures.

• 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 patients, visitors 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, in-service 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 call to meet the needs of the department. On call requirements are defined separately by each entity

Qualifications

Qualifications

Minimum Education:

• High School Diploma or GED Required

Licenses:

• Registered Technologist-Radiography - ARRT Upon Hire Required and

• Basic Cardiac Life Support 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

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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.