Urgent Care Radiographer - Abington

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia•Abington, MA

2d•$33 - $42•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Radiology Manager and Diagnostic Team Leader, the Urgent Care Radiographer performs intermediate diagnostic procedures with technical expertise and competency. The role requires understanding daily radiographic equipment operations and departmental workflow to obtain optimal imaging and provide patient care that supports diagnosis and assessment of illness. The position is primarily based at Abington Specialty Care, with coverage at Bucks and KOP as needed. The schedule includes one to two weekday shifts per week, every third weekend, and one summer and one winter holiday. The radiographer may also be assigned on-call coverage for holidays and other shifts. The role requires adherence to department procedures, patient-identification and documentation policies, HIPAA requirements, and federal and state radiation-safety guidelines. CHOP employees working in patient-care buildings or in patient-facing roles must receive an annual influenza vaccine.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Technical diploma from a radiology program.
At least three years of relevant experience.
ARRT Radiography certification required upon hire.
CPR certification from an organization requiring hands-on, instructor-led psychomotor skills verification, such as the American Heart Association or Red Cross, required within 12 months.
Intermediate knowledge of diagnostic imaging, the specific or cross-trained area, and the Radiology Information System.
Ability to handle multiple tasks; good organizational skills; and good phone etiquette and communication skills.
Ability to promote the Family Centered Care Philosophy and apply age-specific considerations.
Maintain continuing education, complete annual mandatory education, obtain at least 12 ARRT CE credits per year (including six through CHOP Radiology initiatives), and complete required training and in-service presentations.
Patient-facing employees or employees working in patient-care buildings must receive an annual influenza vaccine.

Nice To Haves

Pediatric experience.

Responsibilities

Perform and assist with intermediate diagnostic procedures that produce diagnostic-quality imaging in accordance with department policies and procedures.
Follow standards for routine diagnostic exams, positioning, patient care, and documentation as outlined in the imaging department procedure manual.
Provide diagnostic imaging while observing radiation-safety requirements.
Select appropriate technical factors and safety devices, and operate imaging equipment as directed.
Assist with orienting and training radiology students and new employees.
Maintain constant attention to patients.
Identify, process, transfer, and archive patient exams.
Ensure proper patient identification and demographics on exam records and images, and maintain appropriate examination records.
Follow HIPAA policies regarding patient information and maintain the integrity and security of the Radiology Information System and other hospital computer systems.
Wear a dosimeter badge while working in the imaging department and document and record Dose Area Product (DAP).
Apply radiation-protection standards, including ALARA, collimation, and shielding, to protect patients, hospital personnel, and the public.
Refer complex problems or issues to the Diagnostic Team Leader.
Participate in the Radiology Department's formal in-service program and complete required annual hospital and department education.
Engage in continuing education to maintain ARRT credits, including at least 12 CE credits per year, of which six are offered through CHOP Radiology initiatives.
Complete required training and in-service presentations.
Cover on-call for holidays and other shifts as assigned.
Perform other duties as assigned.