Jefferson Radiology Student Technologist-Jefferson Health Center City

Jefferson Radiology Student Tech

Opportunity for Jefferson Radiology Students- The student Tech would work every third weekend, Saturday 11:30a-8:30p and Sunday 11a-8p, with the opportunity to pick up extra shifts.

Summary: Responsible for the performance of diagnostic imaging procedures on patients utilizing a computer-based system for patient record and image storage. Perform exams in a variety of clinical settings on adult, pediatric, geriatric, and trauma patients.

Job Duties:

• Positions patients and selects anatomic and technical parameters accurately to perform imaging. Prepares for and assists the physician in imaging procedures. (40%)
• Completes all required documentation for procedures, e.g. regulatory, billing protocol and image distribution. (20%)
• Implements radiation protection and safety standards. (15%)
• Assists the Technologist by attending to the patient's comforts/needs, expediting patient flow and documenting the patient's clinical information. (10%)
• Maintain adequate supplies for efficient section/department operations. (10%)
• May also assists in the preparation of contrast media and/or medications within accepted scope of practice and applicable state and federal regulations. (5%)
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED Presently enrolled, and in good standing, in a radiologic science program Diag Rad/US/CT/MR/NM
• Less than 1 year Minimum six (6) months of clinical experience as a student in the radiology department.
• Must have passed all related exam competencies as set forth by the program guidelines and ARRT or ARDMS.
• Computer skills as well as working knowledge of hospital RIS and PACS system.
• BLS - Basic Life Support AHA - American Heart Association

Physical Demands: Lift and carry 40-50 lbs. Examples: Push/pull patients on bed, stretcher (requires 29 lbs. push force), lateral transfers up to 50 lbs. of the patient's weight. Frequent to continuous standing/walking. Patient transporters can walk 8-10 miles per shift. *Patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.

Work Shift: Weekend Day (United States of America)

Employee Entity: Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals, Inc.

Primary Location Address: 1020 Sansom Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.