Radiographer - Per Diem Days 9am-5pm; Rotating
1 month ago
**Long Island Community Hospital** has served this richly diverse region as a patient-first community hospital for more than 60 years. As Long Island's only independent community hospital, we are 100% committed to becoming the community's healthcare provider of choice with our greatly enhanced services including the Knapp Cardiac Care Center, our highly-advanced heart disease diagnosis and treatment facility, our new modern surgical pavilion, our unique ER approach, and our high-touch services including women's imaging, sleep laboratory and orthopedics and more. These services are delivered with the highest level of compassion by our LI Community Hospital staff - Long Islanders with an unmistakable mix of courage and heart who care about the people right here in our community and whose sole purpose is to provide personalized comfort. _For more information, go to _licommunityhospital.org_, and interact with us on _LinkedIn_, _Glassdoor_, _Indeed_, _Facebook_, _Twitter_, _YouTube_ and _Instagram_._
**Position Summary**:
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Radiographer - Per Diem Days 9AM-5PM; rotating schedule/weekends - Radiology.
**Responsibilities**:
- Operates X-ray Equipment in accordance with State and Federal Codes.
- the proper film, screen, film holders and grids;
- The appropriate SID;
- Immobilization devices;
- correct exposure factors (utilizing optimum Kvp); and
- Utilizes equipment within the recommended safety guidelines
- Positions patient for proper orientation of anatomy.
- Aligns the center of the part to be demonstrated to the center of the film.
- Sets the correct tube angle and
- uses the correct SID.
- Applies principles of radiation protection to minimize exposure to patient, self and others by demonstrating
- radiographic evidence of collimation;
- the use of gonadal and lead shields;
- and the selection of proper exposure factors.
- Identifies film and/or other identification by displaying
- Right and left marker properly;
- utilizing accessory markers, e.g. minute, hours and directional;
- patient information and date displayed on all images
- Displays proper procedures for the preparing, labeling and dispensing of radiographic contrast media and the labeling of medications on the sterile field by:
- Determines the need for oral and/or I.V. contrast media based upon the written physician’s order and the written departmental protocols
- Selects the appropriate type of oral contrast media
- prepares the oral contrast media based upon written departmental protocols
- labels oral contrast media based upon written departmental policies
- instructs the patient as to the proper method of ingestion
- loads the power injector with the appropriate type and amount of I.V. contrast media based upon written departmental protocols
- properly labels all required medications located on the sterile field as required by written departmental policies
- Evaluates requisition for:
- identification of patient, identifying procedure to be performed/checks chart or rx for order;
- Verifying pertinent clinical history and reason for the exam and
- to determine utilization of appropriate personal protective equipment (gloves, mask, gown, eye shields).
- Also reviews request for verification of pregnancy Y/N status, if appropriate.
- Provides patient care by
- verifying patient identification/checks armband;
- introduces himself/herself to the patient and briefly explains the procedure;
- verifies if patient is properly prepped for the exam;
- identifies, when appropriate, that there are no contraindications for performing the exam; and
- provides appropriate assistance to the imaging table based on patient’s condition.
- Maintains patient care by:
- Maintaining patient dignity and modesty through proper gowning and covering for the patient;
- talks to the patient in a concerned, professional manner (age appropriate);
- utilizes standard precautions and transmission-based precautions;
- provides proper instructions for moving and breathing;
- Assesses the patient’s condition at regular intervals and;
- Provides for the patient’s safety and security while in the department.
- Operates functions of HIS/RIS in accordance with Hospital and Department policy
- . By doing so performs all tracking and other functions that are appropriate to their job
- Pursues appropriate continuing education.
- Acquires 12 educational credits annually
- Performs Daily Quality Assurance activity based upon established departmental protocol by:
- Performing mechanical and electrical safety checks on all applicable equipment prior to it’s use each day.
- Performing safety checks on all non electrical patient care equipment.
**Minimum Qualifications**:
To qualify you must have a Current New York State licensure to practice Diagnostic Radiography.
Registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). (Employees hired prior to January 2001 are excluded from this requirement)
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