RADIOLOGY TECH - GEORGETOWN
About The Position
Performs radiographic procedures in accordance with established professional and departmental standards and procedures. Applies radiologic principles and theory, anatomy, and knowledge of pathology to select appropriate techniques and positioning for diagnostic examinations. Follows department policies and protocols to optimize examinations for interpretation. Communicates with patients to obtain clinical history and informed consent, explains procedures, answers questions, and helps reduce anxiety and encourage cooperation. Recognizes clinical or emergent problems that may affect examinations and takes appropriate action. Accurately identifies patients and files, tracks patients according to department procedures, and promptly corrects errors. May assist in teaching radiography students as required by the organization.
Requirements
- Associate degree in a related field.
- Delaware state license.
- Basic Life Saving (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
- Delaware state radiation license.
- Basic computer skills.
- Capability to perform on-call, shift, holiday, and weekend work when required.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to keep patient and team-member information confidential.
- Ability to withstand crisis situations.
- Customer service skills for interacting with patients, team members, and visitors.
- Knowledge and experience with electronic health records.
Nice To Haves
- Recent hospital experience as a radiology technologist is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Apply radiologic principles, theory, anatomy, and knowledge of pathology to select appropriate techniques and positioning for examinations.
- Follow department policies and protocols to ensure examinations are optimized for interpretation.
- Assist in teaching radiography students sound radiography principles as required by the organization.
- Communicate with patients to obtain clinical history and informed consent from the patient or the patient's chart.
- Explain procedures to patients and families and answer questions to ease anxiety and support patient cooperation.
- Recognize clinical or emergent problems that may interfere with examinations and take appropriate action.
- Correctly identify patients and their files.
- Track patients according to department procedures.
- Identify errors and take immediate action to correct them.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription benefits
- Sign-on and referral bonuses for select positions
- Tuition assistance up to $5,000
- Paid time off
- Long-term sick accrual
- Employer contribution plan
- Free short- and long-term disability for full-time employees
- Zero copay for drugs on the prescription plan for certain conditions
- College Bound 529 Savings Plan
- Life insurance
- Beebe Perks via Work Advantage
- Employee Assistance Program
- Pet insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
