Local Contract Radiology Technologist
Philadelphia, PA
Prokatchers
5x8 hrs, Days

Pay Rate: $70.00/hr.

Medical specialty: Radiographer

Standard Shift: Days/Nights

Weekly Schedule: 4x10

Shift Timings: 07:00 AM - 07:00 PM | 07:00 PM - 07:00 AM
[Days - Wednesday - Friday (8 hour shifts, starting between 04:00 AM - 09:30 AM) & Saturday (12 hour shift either 07:00 AM - 07:00 PM or 07:00 PM - 07:00 AM).

Job Summary:
Under the direction of the Radiology Manager and Diagnostic Team Leader, performs a variety of diagnostic Procedures with technical expertise and competency.
Understand the daily operations of all radiographic equipment and departmental flow in order to obtain optimal imaging and patient care for diagnosis and measure of disease.

Job Responsibilities:
Performs and assists in various general diagnostic procedures that produce optimal imaging with diagnostic quality according to the department’s policy and procedures on a daily basis.
Follows standards for routine diagnostic exams, positioning, patient care and documentation as prescribed in the procedure manual set forth by the imaging department.
Provide optimal diagnostic imaging and radiation safety for the purpose of diagnostic interpretation
Selects the appropriate technical factors, safety devices, and operates all imaging equipment as directed
Orient and train all Radiology students, new employees,
Maintains constant attention to patient assigned to the technologist

Identifies Processes Transfers and Archives all patient exams. Maintains all records in accordance with Hospital and Regulatory policy.
Responsible for proper identification on all exam records and images including patient demographics
Maintains all HIPAA regulations and policies regarding patient info
Maintains appropriate records of patient examinations
Maintains the integrity and security of the Radiology Information System and all other hospital computer systems

Adheres to federal and state radiation safety guidelines and regulations regarding patient and operator protection, collimation, and shielding.
Ensures dosimeter badge is worn while he/she is working in the imaging department.
Document and record the (DAP) Dose Area Product
Provide radiation protection in accordance with all safety standards and the principle of ALARA to ensure the well being of patients, hospital personnel, and the general public and while performing any duties

Conducts self in a professional manner.
Refers to the Diagnostic Team Leader for any unresolved problems relating to staffing, morale, work methods, discipline and other activities
Promotes professionalism, continuing education and staff development
Participates in the formal in-service program governed by the Radiology Department
Subject to covering call for holidays.

Skills:
Intermediate knowledge of all forms of diagnostic imaging
Intermediate knowledge of specific/cross trained area
Intermediate knowledge of Radiology Information System
Able to handle multiple tasks
Good organizational skills
Good phone etiquette and communication skills
Promotes Family Centered Care Philosophy
Age Specific Considerations
Responsible for maintaining the continuing education required for this position
Complete all hospital and Radiology Department mandatory education are required annually.
Obtains 12 CE credits/year for ARRT Compliance, and 6 CE Credits of which are offered through CHOP Radiology Initiatives.
Completes training and in-services presentations required for the Radiology Department.

Education Requirements:
High School Diploma / GED
Technical Diploma from a Radiology Program

Certification Requirements:
Radiology Technologist (RT) from the American Registry for Radiologic Technologist (ARRT)
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) issued through an organization that requires a hands-on instructor lead psychomotor skills verification (ex. American Heart Association or Red Cross) within 12 months of the start date

Experience Requirements:
At least three years experience required
Pediatric experience is required
Minimum of 3 years of experience is required essential, pediatric experience required, EPIC experience required, and Siemens experience required
Level 4 worker

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