About this role
Position Title: Radiographer - Oklahoma Children's Hospital - Evening Shift 12 x 3
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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