Per Diem Radiologic Technologist

The Radiographer will be responsible for:

• Reviews and evaluates requisitions for Diagnostic imaging procedures, abstracting data from patient charts and determining appropriateness of procedure prescribed given diagnosis and clinical signs for routine examinations.
• Identify patients according to Hospital Policy with 2 identifiers.
• Selects appropriate equipment and technical factors to identify pathologic and normal anatomy.
• Assesses patients' and parents' physical and emotional status and ability to respond to instructions and develop a care plan for that patients' specific needs.
• Explain the examination and is able to answer questions from patient and parents regarding the exam and Radiation exposure, practices ALARA.
• Follows Departmental QC/Data Integrity Workflow.
• Responds to the uniqueness of the patient, creating a supportive environment for the patient and the family.
• Identifies and reports equipment malfunctions through the INeedit application.
• OperationsAssists in organizing and maintaining daily operations.
• Participates in departmental and hospital meetings.
• Completes all required documentation accurately and in a timely manner.
• Complies with ETU.
• Complies with HIPAA regulations.
• Practices the 6 core values of the Hospital; excellence, innovation, communication, respect, teamwork and accountability.
• Furthers professional education and maintains knowledge of current regulations and standards, policies and procedures.
• Maintains up-to-date licensure/certification/registration in departmental file.
• Performing radiology procedures in a busy pediatric Radiology department.
• Assuring quality results and communicating the relevance of the results to other health care professionals.

To qualify, you must have:

• An Associate's degree in Radiologic Technology is required.
• The analytical skills to resolve complex problems requiring the use of scientific, mathematical, or technical principles and in?depth, experienced?based knowledge.
• MA Radiographer license and ARRT certification is required.
• The ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing and provide empathy in difficult interpersonal situations.