Urgent Care Radiographer - Per Diem

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Rotating (United States of America)

Under the direction of the Radiology Manager and Diagnostic Team Leader, performs a variety of intermediate diagnostic procedures with technical expertise and competency. The incumbent must 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 illness.

• Every 3rd weekend 9:30 AM - 10:00 PM
• Position will rotate between Bucks County and KOP Specialty Care
• 1 summer/1 winter holiday requirement
• Opportunity to pick up additional hours when available

• Performs and assists in various intermediate diagnostic procedures that produce optimal imaging with diagnostic quality according to the department's policy and procedures:
• 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.
• Assists with orienting and training all radiology students and new employees.
• Maintains constant attention to patient.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Identifies, processes, transfers and archives all patient exams. Maintains all records in accordance with Hospital and Regulatory policies:
• Responsible for proper identification on all exam records and images including patient demographics.
• Maintains all HIPAA regulations and policies regarding patient information.
• 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 incumbent 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 while performing any duties.
• Professionalism:
• Refers to the Diagnostic Team Leader any complex problems and/or issues.
• Encouraged to participate in continuing education and self-development.
• Participates in the formal in-service program governed by the Radiology Department.
• Subject to covering on-call for holidays and other shifts as assigned.
• Continuing
  
  Education:
• Complete all hospital and Radiology Department mandatory education required annually.
• Engage in continuing education activities to maintain credits for ARRT compliance.
• Completes training and in-services presentations required for the Radiology Department.