Job Description

Job Description

Are you interested in working for an organization passionate about love and excellence?

ChristianaCare is a nonprofit health system with a mission of service. We believe that the key to providing truly excellent health care is to partner with our patients and their families, building a system of care that is effective, affordable and valuable to everyone who is touched by it.

The Outpatient Imaging Department is currently recruiting for a casual Radiologic Technologist to be based out of our Glen Mills office.

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

To perform diagnostic radiographic procedures according to departmental policy and guidelines

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Demonstrates complete knowledge and proficiency in the use of radiographic equipment, radiology supported computer systems, and CD burners.
• Performs diagnostic radiographic procedures and quality control as defined by department guidelines.
• Assist with the coordination of workflow and patient care activities.
• Obtain clinical history regarding reason for examination and obtains appropriate consent.
• Assists in the learning process of students and new staff in departmental procedures, quality control and radiation safety.
• Maintains required credentials for CPR, critical skills, and mandatory in-service education.
• Reports to supervisor, in a timely manner, any unsafe activities, conditions, hazards, or safety violations that may cause injury to oneself, other employees, patients and visitors.
• Demonstrates skills and knowledge necessary to provide care appropriate to neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients, including knowledge of growth and development.
• Provides excellent customer service to patients, family members, physicians and staff.
• Performs other duties as required.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Completion of two-year accredited program in Radiologic Technology is required.
• Mammography certified when applicable (achieved within two years of hire – when applicable)
• Bone Dosimetry certification when applicable
• State Licensure on Radiation Protection is required.
• CPR Certification
• An Associate’s degree is required; candidates are required to obtain their Associates of Science degree (can be substituted within a related field), within three (3) years of their start date as outlined in the Education Agreement required to be signed as a condition of employment.
• Yearly PEEPS certification required for proper and safe positioning and transfer of patients.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to provide care appropriate to all ages of patients including neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients.
• Knowledge related to radiographic positioning, procedure techniques and quality control.
• Knowledge of anatomy and medical terminology.
• Knowledge of departmental, hospital, and Radiation Safety policies/procedures.
• Ability to function effectively as part of a small cohesive team is critical.
• Ability to work independently and respond to a stressful situation.
• Ability to physically respond to a crisis.
• Ability to interact with all types of personnel and patients.
• Ability to learn new technology.
• Ability to adjust work schedules and volunteer for extra shifts if workload warrants.
• Ability to coordinate simultaneous examination with accuracy.
• Skill in oral and written communication.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• ARRT registered
• ARRT Mammography Registered if applicable - the successful completion of the Mammography Registration exam is a requirement for those performing mammography procedures. A technologist, who is recruited and non-certified, will have a grace period of 2 years following hire to pass this exam.

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Hourly Pay Range: $32.77 - $52.43

This pay rate/range represents ChristianaCare’s good faith and reasonable estimate of compensation at the time of posting. The actual salary within this range offered to a successful candidate will depend on individual factors including without limitation skills, relevant experience, and qualifications as they relate to specific job requirements.

Christiana Care Health System is an equal opportunity employer, firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination, whose staff is reflective of its community, and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Casual work, Work at office, Local area, Shift work,

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