Radiographer II-Outpatient - Urgent Care - Shrewsbury - PRN

"Join our dedicated urgent care team as a Radiographer / X-Ray Technician and do more than just traditional imaging. This dynamic role involves working three 12-hour shifts starting at 7:30 AM, where you will not only perform radiographic duties but also diversify your skill set. You'll have the opportunity to conduct phlebotomy, support orthopedic procedures, assist with patient registration, and perform other medical assistant duties. We offer flexible scheduling to accommodate your lifestyle and a chance to support local communities. Be a pivotal part of our continuum of care, enhancing patient experiences from check-in through treatment. Embrace this opportunity to expand your professional capabilities in a supportive and multifaceted environment."

Schedule:
PRN (as needed)
Must work at least 2 12-hour shifts per month

General Summary

Performs routine and specialized diagnostic and technical radiographic procedures at an intermediate skill level.

Essential Functions:

• Performs radiographic examinations; obtains patient history, explains routine procedures and addresses patient concerns.
• Able to perform more complex operating room procedures as well as fluoroscopic and overhead procedures and more complex portable exams if applicable to the location of outpatient center.
• Schedules cases to coordinate with other patient examinations.
• Properly processes images using digital technology., Able to resolve exceptions in PACs and EHR systems and has the ability to cancel unnecessary orders upon request of providers(site specific)
• Positions and transfers patients safely and comfortably and explains basic procedure.
• Immobilizes patients as necessary and practices radiation safety procedures.
• Evaluates recorded images for technical quality. , consistently maintains a repeat rate under 5%.
• Participates in and collaborates with other departments on projects to improve care and efficiency as needed.
• Demonstrates leadership skills with capability of taking on a charge role if needed.
• Participates in and collaborates with other departments on projects to improve care and efficiency as needed; participates in at least 1 project including but not limited to: equipment QA (monthly, quarterly testing), creating standards of work, engagement committee.
• Becomes proficient in optional cross-trained skills(site specific) of EKGs and/or phlebotomy.

Common Expectations:

• Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span of the assigned patient population. Assesses and interprets patient age specific data and provides appropriate, age specific treatment. Provides direct patient care to assigned patient age group(s).
• Demonstrates a commitment to patient, visitor and staff by: complying with all applicable safety regulations; learning the impact of medical errors and methodology that will lead to reduction of errors; reporting actual and potential errors, as well as hazardous conditions; identifying opportunities to standardize processes and "error proof" systems that will lead to increased safety; and participating in safety education programs and root cause analyses as required.
• Maintains established policies and procedures, objectives, quality assessment, safety, environmental and infection control standards.
• Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, inservice meetings, and workshops.
• Provides outstanding service to all customers; fosters teamwork; and practices fiscal responsibility through improvement and innovation.
• Able to take on call responsibilities to meet the needs of the department. On call requirements are defined separately by each entity.

Required for All Jobs:

• Performs other related duties as identified.
• WellSpan Health has adopted and implemented a compliance program to support WellSpan's values and standards for professionalism, integrity, and ethics. Expected to support and meet the values and standards of the organization and the performance expectations of the job, the department, and the compliance program.
• WellSpan Health has adopted and implemented a privacy program to safeguard the patient information and the business and operational information of the organization. Expected to support and meet the values and standards of the organization to safeguard patient and business/operational information.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Physical Demands:

• Standing - Frequently
• Walking - Frequently
• Sitting - Occasionally
• Carrying/Lifting - Occasionally (50lbs)
• Pushing/Pulling - Occasionally (50lbs)
• Kneeling/Crouching - Occasionally
• Reaching - Occasionally
• Talking - Frequently
• Hearing - Frequently
• Repetitive Motions - Occasionally
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination - Occasionally

Working Environment:

• Occupational Hazards - Occasionally
• Bloodborne Pathogen - Exposure

Qualifications

Work Experience:

• 2 years Relevant experience. Required

Licenses:

• Basic Life Support Upon Hire Required and
• Registered Radiologist Assistant - ARRT Upon Hire Required or
• Registered Technologist-Bone Densitometry - ARRT Upon Hire Required or
• Registered Technologist-Breast Sonography - ARRT Upon Hire Required or
• Registered Technologist-Cardiac Interventional Radiology - ARRT Upon Hire Required or
• Registered Technologist-Cardiovascular Interventional Radiology - ARRT Upon Hire Required or
• Registered Technologist-Computed Tomography - ARRT Upon Hire Required or
• Registered Technologist-Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) - ARRT Upon Hire Required or
• Registered Technologist-Mammography - ARRT Upon Hire Required or
• Registered Technologist-Nuclear Medicine Technologist - ARRT Upon Hire Required or
• Registered Technologist-Quality Management - ARRT Upon Hire Required or
• Registered Technologist-Radiation Therapy - ARRT Upon Hire Required or
• Registered Technologist-Radiography - ARRT Upon Hire Required or
• Registered Technologist-Sonography - ARRT Upon Hire Required or
• Registered Technologist-Vascular Interventional Radiology - ARRT Upon Hire Required or
• Registered Technologist-Vascular Sonography - ARRT Upon Hire Required

Courses and Training:

• Accredited program in radiologic technology. Upon Hire Required