Radiologic Technologist

WellSpan Health•Chambersburg, PA

26d

About The Position

Under the direction of the Diagnostic Supervisor, the Radiologic Technologist uses stationary or portable imaging modalities to provide patient imaging services. The position involves preparing patients, facilities, equipment, and supplies; transferring patients between wheelchairs, stretchers, examination tables, and patient units; and performing bone densitometry and general radiographic procedures. The schedule is full time, day/evening, 80 hours biweekly, with eight-hour shifts and weekend and holiday rotation.

Requirements

Graduate of an AMA-approved school of Radiologic Technology.
Experience applying customer-service behaviors and communication skills.
Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT); recent X-ray Technologist graduates must achieve registered status within 12 months.
Current CPR/AED certification.
Maintain continuing education credits required by ARRT and ISCD.
DEXA scanner users must obtain registry through the International Society of Clinical Densitometry or equivalent within 12 months of assignment in DEXA.

Nice To Haves

One year of current experience as a staff technologist.
Clinical Instructor Certification.

Responsibilities

Maintain continuing education credits required by ARRT and ISCD and renew certifications before their due dates.
Respond appropriately to emergency situations and follow organizational and department safety procedures.
Participate in quality improvement activities and maintain a safe environment for patients and staff.
Inspect Emergency Response Kits daily, maintain supplies, and notify the Supervisor if a seal is broken.
Accurately enter, update, and edit clinical, demographic, and technical information in ITS and use EMR inquiry functions correctly.
Demonstrate sterile technique, catheter and guidewire exchange technique, stitch removal, and power injector operation.
Wear an identification badge at chest level and a radiation badge outside the lead apron; attend at least 75% of departmental and staff meetings.
Demonstrate annual venipuncture competency and follow departmental policy.
Organize and maintain patient-care supplies and equipment; keep medications secure or under surveillance and notify the Supervisor when supplies are running low.
Verify patient identity and procedure orders, resolving discrepancies with the nursing floor as needed.
Ask patients of childbearing age about pregnancy using the standardized history sheet, with signatures from the patient and technologist; obtain patient history as indicated.
Explain procedures and educate patients to reduce anxiety and encourage cooperation.
Transport, transfer, and position patients; adjust immobilization devices for appropriate views and use safety devices and restraints appropriately.
Perform studies with markers according to established protocols or sequence.
Position x-ray equipment and set exposure factors based on radiographic techniques and protocols.
Operate portable and stationary radiologic and fluoroscopic equipment to produce diagnostic radiographs.
Apply radiation protection techniques, including beam restriction, patient shielding, and appropriate exposure factors, to minimize radiation to patients and staff.
Check Synapse after procedures to confirm image and document transfer from the modality; transport patients to appropriate locations after procedures.
Maintain equipment, perform daily equipment warm-up, clean assigned rooms daily, and sanitize surfaces between patients.
Operate bone-density measurement (DEXA) and analysis equipment competently to produce accurate clinical data.
Follow organizational ALARA, Core Values, confidentiality, customer service, HIPAA, infection-control, patient-safety, Pennsylvania, and federal requirements.
Seek knowledge and skills to remain productive; complete assignments before the end of the shift and communicate outstanding issues to the next shift.
Complete ERFs and injury reports accurately within 24 hours.
Maintain required ARRT, ISCD, and other registries without supervisory reminders.
Share knowledge and experience with students and visitors who are shadowing; create positive experiences for patients, families, and coworkers through customer service.
Perform other related duties or tasks as directed or assigned.