Hiring opportunity for Radiologic Technologist in Lewes, DE
SAGE GROUP•Lewes, DE
•$28 - $44•Onsite
About The Position
We are seeking an experienced Radiologic Technologist to perform diagnostic radiographic examinations while ensuring patient safety, image quality, radiation protection, and compliance with departmental policies and procedures. The ideal candidate will have recent hospital experience, strong knowledge of radiologic principles and anatomy, excellent patient-care skills, and the ability to work flexible schedules, including weekends, holidays, shifts, and on-call assignments as required.
Requirements
- Recent hospital experience as a Radiologic Technologist preferred.
- Strong understanding of radiologic principles, anatomy, pathology, positioning, and imaging techniques.
- Basic computer skills.
- Ability to work independently and effectively in a hospital environment.
- Strong patient-care and communication skills.
- Ability to work on-call, weekends, holidays, and varying shifts when required.
- State of Delaware Radiologic Technologist License
- Delaware State Radiation License
- BLS – Basic Life Support Certification through the American Heart Association
- Associate Degree in a related field
Responsibilities
- Perform diagnostic radiographic examinations using appropriate positioning and imaging techniques to produce optimal images for physician interpretation.
- Demonstrate a thorough understanding of radiologic principles, anatomy, pathology, and imaging procedures.
- Follow department policies, protocols, and established procedures to ensure examinations are performed safely and accurately.
- Communicate effectively with patients to obtain relevant clinical history and required information from the patient or medical record.
- Explain procedures to patients and families, answer questions, reduce anxiety, and promote patient cooperation.
- Recognize clinical and emergent conditions that may affect an examination and take appropriate action.
- Correctly identify patients and verify patient records to maintain a high degree of accuracy and prevent identification errors.
- Track patients according to established departmental procedures.
- Identify and promptly correct errors within the Radiology Information System and related documentation.
- Maintain radiation exposure within As Low As Reasonably Achievable (ALARA) limits.
- Apply appropriate radiation protection practices, including proper collimation and use of protective shielding.
- Maintain patient safety through proper use of side rails, braking mechanisms, patient monitoring, and other safety procedures.
- Report, document, and address adverse, unsafe, or unusual conditions promptly.
- Monitor supplies and remove expired or near-expiration items from patient-care areas as appropriate.
- Operate radiographic and related imaging equipment according to manufacturer specifications and departmental standards.
- Stay current with technological developments, equipment updates, and advancements in radiologic practices through seminars, in-services, continuing education, and training.
- Participate in departmental and hospital performance improvement initiatives, meetings, and in-service programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
