Radiographer

Description \n\n\nShifts: A variety of shifts are available including full and part-time positions.

Weekend/Holiday rotation required.

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\nRadiology candidates who accept a part-time or full-time position with University Hospitals are eligible for: \n\nCompetitive hourly rate \nEnhanced PTO for candidates with 5+ years of relevant work experience \nSign-on bonus ($10,000 for full-time or $5,000 for part-time). \nTuition reimbursement after six months \nCareer Ladder Progression \n\n \nA Brief OverviewPerforms diagnostic imaging at the direction of physician protocol.

Provides compassionate age-specific care to patients from neonates through geriatrics.What You Will Do \n\nAdheres to hospital safety standards.

\nAdheres to ALARA, Image Gently, and Image Wisely standards.

\nAdheres to all radiation and fluoroscopic safety standards.

\nConsistently follows hospital and department guidelines for patient identification and safety.

\nConsistently follows hospital and department SOPs, policies and protocols.

\nDemonstrates successful patient/technical imaging skills by producing a variety of radiological procedures while maintaining the highest standards of patient care.

\nProvides age-specific care to patients from neonates through geriatrics.

\nAble to perform all applicable equipment Quality Control.

\nAccurately records all requested database/log records.

\nDisplay a commitment to Hospital Mission and Core Values.

\nMaintains patient privacy and confidentiality in accordance with privacy laws (HIPAA) and facility policies.

\nMaintains licensure and continuing education requirements.

\n\nAdditional Responsibilities \n\nEffectively follows directions to maintain compliance with State and Federal Agencies.

\nMaintains competency skill levels for patient exam imaging.

\nEffectively follows directions to maintain department readiness based on DNV standards.

\nProficient at instructing students and new staff after 1 year of experience.

\nMust demonstrate the ability to work independently.

\nUses administrative skills to contribute to the successful operation of the department by entering and completing correct billing codes in the RIS.

\nPerforms other duties as assigned.

\nComplies with all policies and standards.

\nFor specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.

\nMust abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients.

Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.

\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nQualifications EducationAssociate's Degree Completion of an accredited 2-year program in a school of Radiologic Technology with appropriate Certification.

(Required) Work Experienceless than 1 year Registered Technologist with less than 2 years' experience (Required) Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Clear knowledge of x-ray equipment (digital/analog), image printers, computers, PACS and radiology information system.

(Required proficiency) Must demonstrate effective organizational, written and oral communication skills and excellent customer service skills.

(Required proficiency) Uses a variety of equipment specific to the area, including C-arms, portables, and various computers (Required proficiency) Must demonstrate effective organizational, written and oral communication skills.

(Required proficiency) Must demonstrate excellent customer service skills.

(Required proficiency) Ability to perform procedures specific to area.

(Required proficiency) Ability to work independently.

(Required proficiency) Licenses and CertificationsRegistered Technologist Radiography (ARRT-R) American Registry of Radiological Technologists (Required Upon Hire) and Registered Radiologic Technologist (RT:R) Ohio Department of Health (Required Upon Hire) and Basic Life Support (BLS) (Required Upon Hire) Physical DemandsStanding Frequently Walking Frequently Sitting Rarely Lifting Frequently 50 lbs Carrying Frequently 50 lbs Pushing Frequently 50 lbs Pulling Frequently 50 lbs Climbing Occasionally 50 lbs Balancing Occasionally Stooping Frequently Kneeling Frequently Crouching Frequently Crawling Occasionally Reaching Frequently Handling Frequently Grasping Frequently Feeling Constantly Talking Constantly Hearing Constantly Repetitive Motions Constantly Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Constantly Travel Requirements10%