Radiographer - Oklahoma Children's Hospital - Days 5x8

Position Title: Radiographer - Oklahoma Children's Hospital - Days 5x8 Department: Pediatric Radiology Job Description: General Description: The Radiographer, under direct supervision, performs routine Diagnostic X-Ray examinations using fixed and/or portable equipment in accordance with established protocols, safety guidelines and quality standards. Essential Responsibilities: Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position. Inability to perform these responsibilities, with or without an accommodation, may result in disqualification from the position. • Under general supervision, performs diagnostic imaging on patients as ordered by a care provider in routine or emergent conditions. • Ensures testing is performed safely and with the highest quality standards, maintaining a consistent focus on patient‑centric care. • Assists with basic fluoroscopic procedures when required. • Prepares patients for procedures and reviews clinical history to align with provider-ordered tests. • Safely administers contrast per protocol and identifies, manages, and escalates contrast reactions and changes in patient condition. • Responds to inquiries from patients and family members, provides clear information regarding diagnostic testing and expected result timelines. • Collaborates with team members across OU Health including Providers to provide exceptional patient care. • Conducts post-testing quality reviews to confirm that all required elements are completed, documented and align with departmental and accreditation standards. • Accurately documents in EMR/PACS per organizational policies and procedures. • Transfers images and data to the appropriate electronic health system, enters technical data/findings and prepares study for reporting by physician. • Performs quality control checks, cleaning, disinfecting and other equipment maintenance tasks per manufacturer instructions for use and other regulatory guidelines.   • Ensures that technical quality of testing meets established protocols and applicable accreditation standards. • Assists with quality assurance and performance improvement tasks as requested. • May support OU Health's academic partnerships by actively engaging in teaching of students in the radiologic program. • May serve as a departmental preceptor to provide instruction and mentorship to new or less experienced team members.  Assists with onboarding of new team members. • May provide on-call clinical coverage outside regularly scheduled duty hours on weekdays, weekends and holidays as assigned. General Responsibilities: • Performs other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Radiographer I: Education: Graduate of an accredited imaging/radiology program as defined by ARRT or Completion of JRCERT accredited Military Educational Program is accepted in lieu of other educational requirements. Experience: No prior experience required. License(s)/Certification(s)/Registration(s) Required: Current Basic Life Support issued by the American Heart Association required upon hire.  ARRT(RT) Certification required within 12 months of hire Minimum Qualifications Radiographer II: Education: Associate's Degree from an accredited imaging/radiology program as defined by ARRT. Experience: At least 3 years of experience as a Radiographer required. License(s)/Certification(s)/Registration(s) Required: Current Basic Life Support issued by the American Heart Association required upon hire.  ARRT(RT) Certification required at hire. Minimum Qualifications Radiographer III: Education: Associate's Degree from an accredited imaging/radiology program as defined by ARRT. Experience: At least 5 years of experience as a Radiographer required. License(s)/Certification(s)/Registration(s) Required: Current Basic Life Support issued by the American Heart Association required upon hire.  ARRT(RT)(R) required at hire. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:   • Core knowledge and understanding of normal and abnormal anatomy and physiology; radiologic technologies and terminology associated with Diagnostic X-Ray.  Ability and skill to apply core-level primary specialty theory, practices and techniques to perform, post-process, analyze and annotate study data or procedure documentation with general supervision or assistance. • Knowledge of imaging and Diagnostic X-Ray policies, procedures, techniques, and processes • Excellent verbal and written communication skills • Knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age and patient populations served • Demonstrates knowledge of and ability to apply HIPAA guidelines and standards. • Ability to prioritize and complete clinical or non-clinical work assignments • Must be able to multi-task and remain calm in stressful situations • Ability to work as part of a diverse team and communicate effectively with others. • Displays consistency and dependability by reporting to work as scheduled. • Ability to be sensitive to patients’ physical and psychological needs. • Ability to maintain accurate records and work accurately with names, numbers, and codes. 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