Radiologic Technologist I - Outpatient - FT/ Day - Northern Float Travel

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.

Shift:

• 7:45am - 4:15pm or 8:00am - 4:30pm
• No weekends and no holidays

Primary Function:

To perform diagnostic radiographic procedures according to departmental policy and guidelines.

Principle 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.

· Maintains compliance with local, state, and federal regulations in ACR and state licenses. Complies with Joint Commission regulations.

· Enter accurate patient study information into the clinical care systems.

· Assist with the coordination of workflow and patient care activities.

· Obtain clinical history regarding reason for examination and obtain appropriate consent.

· Maintains patient confidentiality.

· Uses 3 patient identifiers at all times.

· Actively assists in the learning process of students and new staff in departmental procedures, quality control and radiation safety.

· Demonstrates problem solving skills, acts as liaison OP Imaging department, clinicians, nursing,

and ancillary departments to ensure customer satisfaction.

· Ability to assess patients for changes in patient status.

· Participates in collecting data for Performance Improvement surveys.

· Attends departmental meetings and in-services as required.

· Maintains required credentials for CPR, critical skills, and mandatory in-service education.

· Performs assigned work safely, adhering to established departmental safety rules and practices.

· 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.

· Reports to supervisor in a timely manner call back studies and coordinates patient’s return for imaging.

Education and Experience Requirements:

· Completion of a 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 as required.

· CPR Certification

· An associate’s degree is preferred for this position.

· Yearly PEEPS certification required for proper and safe positioning and transfer of patients.

Special Requirements:

· ARRT registered

· Delaware State License if applicable.

· 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.

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.

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EEO Posting Statement

ChristianaCare offers a competitive suite of employee benefits to maximize the wellness of you and your family, including health insurance, paid time off, retirement, an employee assistance program.  To learn more about our benefits for eligible positions visit https://careers.christianacare.org/benefits-compensation/