Why Beebe?:
Become part of the Beebe team - an inclusive team positioned in a vibrant, coastal community. Enjoy a fulfilling career as you support the health of our patients and a team focused on excellence.
Overview:
Provides clinical instruction for interns according to radiology practice standards. Performs radiographic procedures in accordance with established professional and departmental standards and procedures.
Responsibilities:
Demonstrate a complete working knowledge of all radiographic equipment within the department. Performs all routine radiographic and fluoroscopic procedures including surgical and portable examinations as assigned. Demonstrates anatomy under investigation through proper patient positioning and administers contrast media according to the department policy and procedure manual. Obtains patient history and clinical data for correlation with the radiographs. Adjust technical factors in proportion to patient and body part being examined while minimizing radiation. Provides radiation protection to patient, staff and self according to prescribed safety standards. Reviews consultation request, checking for special instructions from requesting physician, and consults with the radiologist as necessary. Pleasantly greets patients, confirming their identification and introducing yourself. Completely explains examination procedure to the patient and their family if present. Performs visual preventive safety inspections, completes tube warm-up procedures for each radiographic room as assigned. Identifies problems and communicates to immediate supervisor. Maintains necessary inventory of supplies for assigned room, rotating stock in an orderly fashion, and eliminating outdated items. Assists in the movement of patients to and from wheelchairs, stretchers and radiographic tables. Recognizes emergency situations, initiates code procedures and administers first aid or CPR as needed. Assists in other areas as needed. TAP, PAC SCAN, check old reports and follows department Code of Conduct. Demonstrates the ability and skills to assist in teaching radiography students sound radiography principles as required by the JRCERT. Utilizes defined educational activities such as competency and clinical demonstrations to support individual development. Demonstrates leadership traits and acts as a positive role model for interns. Provides support to staff technologists to assure appropriate interaction and training of interns. Actively participates in academic affiliations and collaborative partnerships. Provides weekly opportunity for dialogue with the interns to address successes and/or opportunities for improvement.
Qualifications:
Two-year Radiologic Technician experience to include clinical rotation in a hospital or diagnostic imaging center setting. Must complete Point of Care Testing training as part of Department Orientation. Ability to lift patients up to 50lbs.
Competencies Skills:
- Clear Communication Skills Both Written And Verbal
- Able To Keep Confidential Information Regarding Patients, Team Members
- Able To Withstand Crisis Situations
- Has Skills To Provides Customer Service To Patients, Team Members And Visitors
- Knowledge And Experience With Electronic Health Records
Credentials:
- DE LICENSED - Licensed in state of DE
- BLS - Basic Life Saving certification
Education:
- Associates Degree in related field
Other Information:
Starting at: USD $29.41/Hr.