Radiographer - Urgent Care - Days

Location: WellSpan Medical Group, Manchester, PA

Schedule: Full Time

Join our dedicated urgent care team as a Radiographer / X-Ray Technician and do more than just traditional imaging.

This dynamic role involves working three 12-hour shifts starting at 7:30 AM, where you will not only perform radiographic duties but also diversify your skill set. You'll have the opportunity to conduct phlebotomy, support orthopedic procedures, assist with patient registration, and perform other medical assistant duties.

We offer flexible scheduling to accommodate your lifestyle and a chance to support local communities. Be a pivotal part of our continuum of care, enhancing patient experiences from check-in through treatment. Embrace this opportunity to expand your professional capabilities in a supportive and multifaceted environment.

Full Time (72 hours/biweekly)

Shift: Days

Every 3rd Weekend Required

General Summary

Provides safe, therapeutic, and efficient care and services to patients. Assists in the care of patients, performs treatments, administers medications (if qualified and appropriately supervised), performs routine diagnostic, technical and/or special radiographic procedures at a general skill level and instructs patients and their families in appropriate care, as directed by their provider.

Essential Functions:

• Performs radiographic examinations.

• Positions and transfers patients safely and comfortably and explain basic procedures.

• Immobilizes patients as necessary and practices radiation safety procedures.

• Obtains and documents reason for visit, patient vital signs, including temperature, blood pressure, weight, respirations, pulse, and BMI.

• Assists providers with examinations, procedures and other processes related to direct patient care.

• Collects specimens as directed by provider. Uses appropriate equipment and protocols for collecting, handling, testing, and preparing for transportation to lab including proper identification, storage procedures and techniques.

• Ensures all patient care areas are adequately stocked with unexpired supplies and medications.

• Prepares patients for scheduled procedures by assuring patient is appropriately gowned and instruments and supplies are set-up. Uses Universal Precautions. Sterilizes instruments, equipment and supplies as required. Handles and stores instruments, equipment and supplies appropriately.

• Arranges for patients ordered diagnostic and therapeutic services by completing necessary paperwork and scheduling of appointments.

• Maintains patient records to ensure an accurate record of the patient's medical treatment.

• Under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse or provider, prepares and administers vaccines, medications and controlled substances/narcotics as prescribed by the provider and as certified competencies permit. Asks prescribed screening questions, identifies risks and contraindications, questions and observes for appropriate responses.

• Documents and processes prescription requests and refills per provider order.

• Performs basic office procedures, examinations and/or tests ordered by provider and as certified competent (i.e., EKGs, ear lavage, vision tests etc.).

• Provides health care information materials and reviews with patient and family members as directed by providers (i.e., VIS sheets etc.).

• Under the direction of the provider, tracks, reviews, and monitors follow-up of diagnostic test results. Relays information to patient from the provider regarding results and follow-up instructions.

• Obtains basic health information from patient/family members to review with providers or clinical resource person at the time of the visit or over the phone. Uses this information to assist providers in determining the urgency for care or an alternative venue for care for patients with acute problems, should access not be readily available at the practice.

• Gives basic care information to patients/family members per provider guidelines and instructions.

Qualifications

Work Experience:

• 2 years Required

Licenses:

• Basic Life Support Upon Hire Required and

• Registered Technologist-Radiography - ARRT Upon Hire Required or

Courses and Training:

• Accredited program in radiologic technology Upon Hire Required

Benefits Offered:

• Comprehensive health benefits

• Flexible spending and health savings accounts

• Retirement savings plan

• Paid time off (PTO)

• Short-term disability

• Education assistance

• Financial education and support, including DailyPay

• Wellness and Wellbeing programs

• Caregiver support via Wellthy

• Childcare referral service via Wellthy

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At WellSpan Health, we are committed to treating all applicants fairly and equitably, regardless of their job classification. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please reach out to us via email atcareers@wellspan.org. We will evaluate requests for accommodation on a case-by-case basis. Please note that we will only respond to inquiries related to reasonable accommodation from this email address. Rest assured, all requests for assistance or accommodation are handled confidentially, allowing applicants to share their needs openly and honestly with us.

WellSpan Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy and intention of the System to maintain consistent and equal treatment toward applicants and employees of all job classifications without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, national origin, ancestry, veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic.