Hiring opportunity for Radiologic Technologist in Lewes, DE

The ideal candidate will have recent hospital experience, strong knowledge of radiologic principles and anatomy, excellent patient-care skills, and the ability to work flexible schedules, including weekends, holidays, shifts, and on-call assignments as required.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic radiographic examinations using appropriate positioning and imaging techniques to produce optimal images for physician interpretation.
  
  


• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of radiologic principles, anatomy, pathology, and imaging procedures.
  
  


• Follow department policies, protocols, and established procedures to ensure examinations are performed safely and accurately.
  
  


• Communicate effectively with patients to obtain relevant clinical history and required information from the patient or medical record.
  
  


• Explain procedures to patients and families, answer questions, reduce anxiety, and promote patient cooperation.
  
  


• Recognize clinical and emergent conditions that may affect an examination and take appropriate action.
  
  


• Correctly identify patients and verify patient records to maintain a high degree of accuracy and prevent identification errors.
  
  


• Track patients according to established departmental procedures.
  
  


• Identify and promptly correct errors within the Radiology Information System and related documentation.
  
  


• Maintain radiation exposure within As Low As Reasonably Achievable (ALARA) limits.
  
  


• Apply appropriate radiation protection practices, including proper collimation and use of protective shielding.
  
  


• Maintain patient safety through proper use of side rails, braking mechanisms, patient monitoring, and other safety procedures.
  
  


• Report, document, and address adverse, unsafe, or unusual conditions promptly.
  
  


• Monitor supplies and remove expired or near-expiration items from patient-care areas as appropriate.
  
  


• Operate radiographic and related imaging equipment according to manufacturer specifications and departmental standards.
  
  


• Stay current with technological developments, equipment updates, and advancements in radiologic practices through seminars, in-services, continuing education, and training.
  
  


• Participate in departmental and hospital performance improvement initiatives, meetings, and in-service programs.
  
  

• Recent hospital experience as a Radiologic Technologist preferred.
  
  


• Strong understanding of radiologic principles, anatomy, pathology, positioning, and imaging techniques.
  
  


• Basic computer skills.
  
  


• Ability to work independently and effectively in a hospital environment.
  
  


• Strong patient-care and communication skills.
  
  


• Ability to work on-call, weekends, holidays, and varying shifts when required.
  
  

Required Credentials

• State of Delaware Radiologic Technologist License
  
  


• Delaware State Radiation License
  
  


• BLS – Basic Life Support Certification through the American Heart Association
  
  


• Associate Degree in a related field
  
  

Schedule

• 10-hour day shifts
  
  


• Alternating weekends
  
  


• On-call coverage may be required
  
  


• Holiday and shift coverage may be required