Senior Radiographer

Position Summary

Key Responsibilities

• Performs the more complex imaging examinations while providing a safe environment for patients.
• Reviews and evaluates requisitions for diagnostic imaging procedures, abstracting data from patient charts and determining appropriateness of procedure prescribed given diagnosis and clinical signs for routine examinations.
• Selects appropriate equipment and technical factors to identify pathologic and normal anatomy.
• Affirms patients' and parents' physical and emotional status and ability to respond to instructions and develop a care plan for their specific needs.
• Explains the examination and answers questions from patients and parents regarding the exam and radiation exposure, practicing ALARA.
• Follows Departmental QC/Data Integrity Workflow.
• Responds to the uniqueness of the patient, creating a supportive environment for the patient and the family.
• Identifies and reports equipment malfunctions through the INeedit application.
• Assists in organizing and maintaining daily operations.
• Performs additional tasks as assigned by the Modality Manager, Chief Technologist or Assistant Chief Technologist, such as ordering supplies, QA/QC projects, lead inventory, etc.
• Helps with new departmental/hospital initiatives.
• Promotes positive morale, teamwork, and willingness to make a significant contribution.
• Trains fellows, residents, students and staff in imaging procedures and techniques.
• Acts as a mentor to less experienced staff.
• Participates in departmental and hospital meetings.
• Completes all required documentation accurately and in a timely manner.
• Complies with ETU.
• Complies with HIPAA regulations.
• P Practices the 6 core values of the Hospital: excellence, innovation, communication, respect, teamwork and accountability.

Professional Development

• Furthers professional education and maintains knowledge of current regulations and standards, policies and procedures.
• Maintains up-to-date licensure/certification/registration in departmental file.