Nemours Children's Health is seeking a RAD Tech, Full-Time, to join our Radiology team in Wilmington, Delaware.
**$10,000 Sign on Bonus offered (external applicants only)
Work Schedule: Work Schedule, Week 1, SUN 7p-7:30a, FRI 7p-7:30a, SAT 7p-7:30a. Week 2, SUN 7p-7:30a, MON, 11p-7:30a, and SAT 7p-7:30a
The Radiology 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 Radiology Technologist should report to the Operations Manager, Diagnostic Radiology who reports up to the Administrative Director.
The Radiology Technologist is 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.
The Radiology Technologist is a clinically essential in person associate for the hospital; therefore, technologist will make every attempt possible to report for work in the event of inclement weather or for a code delta event requiring extra resources.
- 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.
- Responsible for the preparation, administration, and documentation of contrast media per departmental protocols under the direct supervision of a radiologist/physician. Observes patient for allergic reaction after administration of contrast.
- Responsible for screening of patients to be imaged for contraindications that may be hazardous to their health or to the safety of others.
- 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.
Job Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited ARRT program required.
- Minimum of three (3) to six (6) months experience required.
- ARRT registered or registry eligible but must obtain within 1st year of employment
- State License eligible.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association is required within 90 days of hire.
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Nemours Children’s Health is an internationally recognized children’s health system. With more than 1.7 million patient encounters annually, we provide medical care in five states through two freestanding state-of-the-art children’s hospitals — Nemours Children’s Hospital, Delaware and Nemours Children’s Hospital, Florida. Our pediatric network includes 80 primary-urgent-and specialty care practices and more than 40 hospitalists serving 19 affiliated hospitals. We generate annual revenues of more than $1.7 billion derived from patient services, contributions from the Alfred I. DuPont Trust, as well as other income.
As one of the nation's premier pediatric health systems, we’re on a journey to discover better ways of approaching children’s health. Putting as much focus on prevention as cures and working hand in hand with the community to make every child’s world a place to thrive. It’s a journey that extends beyond our nationally recognized clinical treatment to an entire integrated spectrum of research, advocacy, education, and prevention, leading to the healthiest generations of children ever.
Inclusion and belonging guide our growth and strategy. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about, and committed to, leading efforts to provide culturally relevant care, reducing health disparities, and helping build an inclusive and supportive environment. All of our associates are expected to ensure that these philosophies are embedded in their day-to-day work with colleagues, patients and families.
To learn more about Nemours Children’s and how we go well beyond medicine, visit us at www.nemours.org.
