Outpatient Radiologic Technologist | Casual | Glen Mills

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ChristianaCareis 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.

TheOutpatient 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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