Radiographer- Urgent Care

Job Description

Job Description

RADIOGRAPHER

URGENT CARE

Licking Memorial Health Systems (LMHS) is a leading, non-profit healthcare organization, passionately dedicated to improving the health and well-being of our community. With a history dating back to 1898, LMHS remains a cornerstone of healthcare excellence, catering to the evolving needs of Licking County. Our cutting-edge facility provides a comprehensive spectrum of patient care services, from life-saving emergency medicine to the comforting embrace of home healthcare, with a unique range of specialized medical services, including cancer, heart health, maternity, and mental wellness.

When you join the LMHS team, you become a vital part of your local community Hospital. Working at LMHS is not just a job, it is a unique opportunity to directly impact the health and well-being of your friends, family, and neighbors. You will be providing care in a place in which you are personally connected, where the impact of your work extends beyond the Hospital doors and into the heart of our community. Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion ensures that every member of our community is served with respect and compassion. Join us in our mission – dedicated to patient safety, utilizing state-of-the-art technology, and with a passionate team of highly trained and compassionate individuals who strive to improve the health of the community.

Position Summary

The Radiographer is responsible for the administration of ionizing radiation for diagnostic purposes. Performs radiographic procedures at the request of and for interpretation by a licensed practitioner. It is the Radiographer who performs the radiographic procedure that creates the images needed for diagnosis.

Radiography integrates scientific knowledge, technical competence and patient interaction skills to provide safe and accurate procedures with the highest regard to all aspects of patient care. A Radiographer recognizes patient conditions essential for the successful completion of the procedure. The Radiographer must demonstrate an understanding of human anatomy, physiology, pathology and medical terminology and must maintain a high degree of accuracy in radiographic positioning and exposure technique. They must possess, apply and maintain knowledge of radiation protection and safety. Radiographers independently perform or assist the licensed practitioner in the completion of radiographic procedures. Preparation, administration, and documentation activities related to medications in accordance with state and federal regulations and policy is required.

Radiographers are the primary liaison between patients, licensed practitioners, and other members of the support team. Radiographers must remain sensitive to the needs of the patient through good communication, patient assessment, patient monitoring and patient care skills. As members of the health care team, radiographers participate in quality improvement processes and continually assess their professional performance.

Radiographers think critically and use independent, professional and ethical judgment in all aspects of their work. They engage in continuing education to include their area of practice to enhance patient care, public education, knowledge and technical competence.

Responsibilities

• Provide optimal patient care.
• Receiving, relaying and documenting verbal, written and electronic orders in the patient’s medical record.
• Corroborating a patient's clinical history with procedure and ensuring information is documented and available for use by a licensed practitioner.
• Assuming responsibility for patient needs during procedures.
• Preparing patients for procedures.
• Applying principles of ALARA to minimize exposure to patient, self and others.
• Optimizing technical exposure factors in accordance with the principles of ALARA.
• Evaluating images for technical quality and ensuring proper identification is recorded.
• Identifying and responding to emergency situations.
• Providing education.
• Educating and monitoring students and other health care providers.
• Performing ongoing quality assurance activities.
• Applying the principles of patient safety during all aspects of patient care
• Assist / complete POCT tasks, as needed
• Troubleshoot and report equipment malfunctions
• Perform daily quality control as required
• Attend Department Meeting or watch videotape and completing post test

Requirements

Licking Memorial Health Systems is an equal opportunity employer and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. Licking Memorial Health Systems does not discriminate against applicants because of race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors protected by law.