Adult Radiographer

**Position Title:** ------------------- Adult Radiographer (Days, 3x12 hr Shifts) **Department:** --------------- Adult Diagnostic X-Ray **Job Description:** -------------------- _New to OU Health? Ask your recruiter about our competitive total rewards package including a possible sign-on bonus and relocation assistance if you are located outside of 100 miles. We even offer up to $25,000 in student loan repayment for our Imaging professionals!_ _\*\*These positions are available in levels 1,2,or 3 depending on experience, education, and licenses/certifications\*\*_ SHIFT: Days, 3 x 12 hr shifts **General Description:** The Radiographer I, 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 (Level 1):** **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 (BLS) issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) required. ARRT(RT) Certification required within 12 months of hire **Minimum Qualifications (Level 2):** **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 (BLS) issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) required upon hire. ARRT(RT) Certification required. **Minimum Qualifications (Level 3):** **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 (BLS) issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) required. 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. #cb **Current OU Health Employees - Please click** [HERE](https://wd5.myworkday.com/oumedicine/login.htmld) **to login.** --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- **OU Health is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including PTO, 401(k), medical and dental plans, and many more. We know that a total benefits and compensation package, designed to meet your specific needs both inside and outside of the work environment, create peace of mind for you and your family.** ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------