Radiographer - Diagnostic Radiology - Evening

About the Role

Performs routine diagnostic, technical and/or special radiographic procedures at a general skill level.

Responsibilities

• Performs radiographic examinations, obtains patient history, explains routine procedures, and addresses patient concerns.
• Performs diagnostic procedures in one of the following specialty areas at a beginner level: operating room procedures (includes overhead, fluoroscopic and C-arm procedures), complex portables, or trauma procedures.
• Schedules cases to coordinate with other patient examinations.
• Positions and transfers patients safely and comfortably and explains basic procedure.
• Immobilizes patients as necessary and practices radiation safety procedures.
• Properly processes images using digital technology.
• Evaluates recorded images for technical quality; consistently maintains a repeat rate under 6%.
• Participates in and collaborates with other departments on projects to improve care and efficiency as needed.
• 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 patients, visitors, 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, in-service meetings, and workshops.
• Provides outstanding service to all customers; fosters teamwork; is a positive change agent, and practices fiscal responsibility through improvement and innovation.
• Will take call to meet the needs of the department. On-call requirements are defined separately by each entity.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED Required
• Registered Technologist-Radiography - ARRT Upon Hire Required
• Basic Cardiac Life Support Upon Hire Required
• Accredited program in radiologic technology Upon Hire Required

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits
• Retirement savings plan
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Education assistance
• Financial education and support, including DailyPay
• Expanded Paid Parental Leave

For additional details: Benefits & Incentives | WellSpan Careers

About Us

WellSpan Health’s vision is to reimagine healthcare through the delivery of comprehensive, equitable health and wellness solutions throughout our continuum of care. As an integrated delivery system focused on leading in value-based care, we encompass more than 2,300 employed providers, 250 locations, nine award-winning hospitals, home care, and a behavioral health organization serving central Pennsylvania and northern Maryland. Our high-performing Medicare Accountable Care Organization (ACO) is the region’s largest and one of the best in the nation. With a team 23,000 strong, WellSpan experts provide a range of services, from wellness and employer services solutions to advanced care for complex medical and behavioral conditions. Our clinically integrated network of 3,000 aligned physicians and advanced practice providers is dedicated to providing the highest quality and safety, inspiring our patients and communities to be their healthiest.

About The Team

WellSpan Evangelical Community Hospital: Working at WellSpan Evangelical Community Hospital means being part of a vital tradition of service to our community. We maintain a challenging, energized work environment for our valued employees who exemplify our Core Values: Quality Service, Compassion, Respect, Professionalism, Integrity, Cooperation, and Creativity. Together, we commit to excellence every day as we strive to provide exceptional healthcare, accessible to all, in the safest and most compassionate atmosphere possible to build a healthy community.

Schedule

PRN, Evening Shift. PRN rotating hours as needed.