What are the responsibilities and job description for the Radiographer I, Day Shift - Main Campus position at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia?
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What you will do
- Performs all general diagnostic techniques and examinations according to the protocols determined by the Radiologist.
- Maintains constant attention to patients assigned to the technologist for examination 100% of the time.
- Produces optimal radiographs for the purpose of diagnostic interpretation 100% of the time.
- Selects proper technical factors, restraining devices and operates diagnostic equipment (c-arm, portable, R&F, and general) as directed 100% of the time.
- Completes exams within specified productivity standards 100% of the time.
- Identifies, develops, and digitizes patient films.
- Maintain records of exams.
- Digitizes all radiographs performed in the E.D. department 100% of the time within 5 minutes of exam completion.
- Responsible for proper identification on film including patient identification and patient demographics 100% of the time.
- Develops film by automatic processing 100% of the time.
- 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 100% of the time.
- Maintains appropriate records of examinations 100% of the time.
- Maintains the integrity and efficiency of the Radiology Information System 100% of the time.
- Conducts self in a professional manner.
- Subjects to on-call status including weekends and holidays.
- Other shifts as assigned
- Refers to the Lead Technologist any unresolved problems relating to staffing, morale, work methods, discipline and other activities 100% of the time.
- Promotes professionalism, continuing education and staff development 100% of the time.
- Participates in the formal in-service program provided for Radiology Complex.
- All other duties as assigned
Education Qualifications
- High School Diploma / GED Required
- Technical Diploma Radiology Program Required
Experience Qualifications
- Pediatric Experience Preferred
Skills and Abilities
- Basic knowledge of all forms of diagnostic imaging
- Basic knowledge of film processing equipment
- Basic knowledge of PACS systems
- Basic knowledge of Radiology Information Systems
- Basic knowledge of CR and DR equipment
- Responsible for maintaining the continuing education required for this position.
- Attend Infection Control lecture-mandatory
- Attend Fire & Safety lecture-mandatory
- Obtains at least 12 CE credits/year
Licenses and Certifications
- Radiology Technologist (RT) - American Registry for Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) - upon hire - Required and
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) - issued through on organization that requires a hands-on instructor lead psychomotor skills verification (ex. American Heart Association or Red Cross). - within 12 months - Required
To carry out its mission, CHOP is committed to supporting the health of our patients, families, workforce, and global community. As a condition of employment, CHOP employees who work in patient care buildings or who have patient facing responsibilities must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and receive an annual influenza vaccine.
Employees may request exemptions for valid religious and medical reasons. Start dates may be delayed until candidates are immunized or exemption requests are reviewed.
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