Perform radiographic procedures following professional standards and departmental protocols to ensure optimal examination results. Manage patient safety, maintain equipment, and communicate effectively with patients and families to ease anxiety and obtain clinical history.
Requirements summary
Requires an Associate's degree in a related field and valid Delaware state radiation and professional licenses, along with BLS certification. Recent hospital experience as a Radiologic Technologist is preferred.
associate degreeCustomer ServiceClear CommunicationElectronic Health RecordsPatient SafetyPatient PositioningCrisis ManagementBasic Computer SkillsRadiation ProtectionRadiographic ProceduresRadiology Information SystemClinical History CollectionAnatomy And Pathology
Job description
Why Beebe?
Become part of the Beebe team - an inclusive team positioned in a vibrant, coastal community. Enjoy a fulfilling career as you support the health of our patients and a team focused on excellence.
Benefits
In addition to competitive compensation and wellness benefits (medical, dental, vision and prescription) Beebe Healthcare also offers: Sign-on and Referral Bonuses for select positions Tuition Assistance up to $5,000 Paid Time Off Long Term Sick accrual Employer Contribution Plan Free Short and Long-Term Disability for Full Time employees Zero copay for drugs on prescription plan for certain conditions College Bound 529 Savings Plan Life Insurance Beebe Perks via Work Advantage Employee Assistance Program Pet Insurance
Overview
Performs radiographic procedures in accordance with established professional and departmental standards and procedures.
Responsibilities
Demonstrates a thorough understanding of Radiologic principles and theory, anatomy and pathology processes utilizing the most appropriate technique and/or positioning for optimal examinations, as demonstrated by exam results.
Adheres to department policies and protocols ensuring all examinations are optimized for interpretation, as demonstrated by exam results.
Demonstrates the ability and skills to assist in teaching radiography students sound radiography principles as required by Organization.
Communicates effectively with patient to obtain clinical history informed consent from patient or patient's chart to assist the physician in optimizing the performance and interpretation of the examination, as evidenced by the exam results.
Explain procedure to patients/families and answers any questions to ease anxiety and assure patient cooperation, as evidenced by the exam results.
Demonstrates the ability to recognize clinical and/or emergent problems that may interfere with exams and take appropriate action to resolve them and produce the most desirable outcome, as evidenced by exam results and patient satisfaction.
Correctly identifies patients and their files ensuring a high degree of accuracy, as evidenced by the lack of mislabeled films and files.
Tracks patients according to department procedures.
Identifies errors ad take immediate action for corrections, as evidenced by the Radiology Information System reports.
Benefits
Dental Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
Vision Insurance
Medical Insurance
Short-Term Disability
Long-Term Disability
Pet Insurance
Tuition Assistance
Sign-on Bonus
Prescription Drug Plan
Referral Bonus
Long Term Sick Accrual
Employer Contribution Plan
College Bound 529 Savings Plan
Beebe Perks via Work Advantage
Maintains exposure reading within the As Low As Reasonably Achievable limits, as evidenced by monthly radiation exposure reports.
Demonstrates the effective use of radiation protection procedures with collimation devices and protective shielding Demonstrates patient safety in department by use of side rails, braking mechanisms and patient monitoring, as demonstrated by risk management reports.
Reports, documents and corrects any adverse, unsafe or unusual condition.
Maintains an orderly, safe and clean environment.
Ensures rooms are stocked with appropriate supplies and has required supplies readily available for procedures.
Removes supplies nearing expiration from patient care areas.
Operates imaging and other related equipment according to manufacturer's specifications, as evidenced by exam results.
Demonstrates the initiative to stay abreast of technological changes and updates, as evidenced by submittal of documentation of attendance at seminars and in-services.
Participates in department/hospital performance improvement initiatives, in-services and meetings, as evidenced by attendance records.
Qualifications
Recent hospital experience preferred as a Radiologist Technologist. Recent hospital experience preferred as a Radiologist Technologist. Capability to perform on-call, shift, holiday, and weekends when required. Basic computer skills. Capability to perform on-call, shift, holiday, and weekends when required.
Competencies Skills
Essential
Clear Communication Skills Both Written And Verbal
Able To Keep Confidential Information Regarding Patients, Team Members
Able To Withstand Crisis Situations
Has Skills To Provides Customer Service To Patients, Team Members And Visitors
Knowledge And Experience With Electronic Health Records
