Radiographer - Part Time

About the role

Seeking Breakthrough Makers Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) offers countless ways to change lives. Our diverse community of more than 20,000 Breakthrough Makers will inspire you to pursue passions, develop expertise, and drive innovation. At CHOP, your experience is valued; your voice is heard; and your contributions make a difference for patients and families. Join us as we build on our promise to advance pediatric care—and your career. To carry out its mission, CHOP is committed to supporting the health of our patients, families, workforce, and global community.

Responsibilities

• Performs all basic diagnostic techniques and examinations according to the protocols determined by the Radiologist
• Maintains constant attention to patients assigned to the technologist for examination
• Produces optimal radiographs for the purpose of diagnostic interpretation
• Selects proper technical factors, restraining devices and operates diagnostic equipment (c-arm, portable, R&F, and general) as directed
• Completes exams within specified productivity standards
• Identifies, develops, and digitizes patient films
• Maintains records of exams
• Digitizes all radiographs performed in the E.D. department within a reasonable timeframe
• Responsible for proper identification on film including patient identification and patient demographics
• Develops film by automatic processing
• Provides protection in accordance with prescribed safety standards to ensure the well-being of patients, hospital personnel, general public and self while performing any duties
• Maintains appropriate records of examinations
• Maintains the integrity and efficiency of the Radiology Information System
• Subjected to on-call status including weekends, holidays and other shifts as assigned
• Refers to the Lead Technologist any complex problems and/or issues
• Encouraged to participate in continuing education and self-development
• Participates in the formal in-service program provided for Radiology Complex
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Education: High School Diploma / GED Required
• Education: Technical Diploma Radiology Program Required
• Licenses and Certifications: Radiography - American Registry for Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) - within 12 months - Required
• Licenses and Certifications: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) - issued through an organization that requires a hands-on instructor lead psychomotor skills verification (ex. American Heart Association or Red Cross) - within 12 months - Required
• Experience: Level I - experience preferred, not required
• Experience: Level II - at least 3 years of experience required
• Experience: Level III - at least 5 years of experience required

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of all forms of diagnostic imaging (Required proficiency)
• Basic knowledge of film processing equipment (Required proficiency)
• Basic knowledge of PACS systems (Preferred proficiency)
• Basic knowledge of Radiology Information Systems (Preferred proficiency)
• Basic knowledge of CR and DR equipment (Required proficiency)
• Responsible for maintaining the continuing education required for this position (Required proficiency)
• Attend Infection Control lecture-mandatory (Required proficiency)
• Attend Fire & Safety lecture-mandatory (Required proficiency)
• Obtains at least 12 CE credits/year (Required proficiency)

Benefits

• $7,500 NEW HIRE SIGN-ON BONUS

Pay

$30.25 - $38.55 Hourly

Schedule

Two 10-hr shifts, mid shift