RAD Tech at Nemours in Wilmington, Delaware

Job Description:

Nemours is looking for a Part time Radiology Tech (20 hour/week). The schedule will be every Tuesday 1:00 pm to 9:30 pm and every other weekend 7:00am to 7:30 pm.

The Radiologic Technologist will perform x-ray procedures including fluoroscopic procedures under the direction of a physician with established methods and procedures, is responsible for patient care, proper operation of all general diagnostic equipment. The radiologic technologist should report to the Radiology Manager who reports up to the Administrative Director. Responsible for participation in departmental and hospital programs for Quality Assessment and Improvement, identifying opportunities to improve services, making recommendations and implementing actions as appropriate and consistent with the goals of Nemours.

Primary Duties

• Responsible for Patient/caregiver interactions and provides accurate preparation instructions to patient/caregiver with the ability to answer pertinent procedural questions.
• Knowledge of Diagnostic Imaging protocols, radiation safety and a working knowledge of all radiology equipment.
• Responsible for patient identification, proper identification of all images, PACS interaction and documentation. Operates hospital computer system for patient data entry and retrieval.
• Must have the ability to work well with others, acts as a team member. Ability to work independently and engage in critical thinking to improve the quality of care.
• Aids in the training of new personnel, students and physicians.
• Ensures proper function of equipment by proper usage and maintenance. Reports unsafe conditions and incidents.
• Regular attendance is required and this position is considered essential for purposes of staffing during severe weather emergencies and other natural disasters.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule, must have reliable transportation and must be able to work on an on-call basis.
• Good communication skills are required. In addition to accepting feedback, asking questions and active communication with counterparts and all departments.
• Creates and maintains a professional and favorable impression on others by displaying competence and confidence through actions, standards of dress, composure and work performance.
• Gives accurate information, asks questions and ability to set priorities as dictated by workload.

• Specialized (1 year of training beyond high school).
• Minimum of three (3) to six (6) months experience required.
• ARRT registered or registry eligible - obtained within 1st year of employment.
• State license eligible (DE, PA and NJ) - must be obtained within 90 days of start date.
• CPR certification required - must be obtained within 90 days of employment.
• Experience with systems used in hospital/Radiology including EPIC-Radiant, PACS, Merge, PACSScan, Powershare.
• Advanced knowledge of specialized radiographic and fluoroscopic equipment.
• Travel to additional sites in DE, PA and NJ required for coverage.