Radiology Technologist (Per Diem) Methodist Hospital Jefferson Health

Number of Positions In Requisition

2

Job Details

PRN-this position is needed to fill in weekends open shifts nights evenings.

The Radiology Technologist performs x-ray scans of patients internal anatomy to aid physicians in diagnosing illnesses diseases or injuries. Executes radiologic services in compliance with relevant laws and regulations and provides consultation advice to patients and radiology professionals. Delivers patient care and education before during and after diagnostic imaging procedures.

Job Description

• Interacts with co-workers visitors and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.
• Appropriately positions radiographic equipment or x-ray film to produce images with necessary detail or contrast to assist with diagnosis and treatment.
• Explains radiographic procedure to the patient obtains complete and accurate history relevant to the examination to being performed.
• Communicate effectively with the patient.
• Provides staff and patient protection in accordance with prescribed radiation safety standards including placement of shields/aprons in order to limit radiation exposure.
• Implements and monitors local state and national regulations standards requirements and clinical protocols for radiologic imaging services.
• Maintains x-ray equipment by performing scheduled cleaning/tests and documents results.
• Maintains and updates patient and study information to ensure billing and RIS/PACS accuracy; handles patient records while maintaining patient confidentiality.
• Performs other related technologist duties as directed by the lead technologist supervisor or manager including those related to quality assurance and/or control.
• Responsible for maintaining continuing education required for licenses and job positions
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

• Graduate of an approved American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) program or current validated Registry from ARRT in Radiology Technology (R). ARRT (R) (CT) Preferred.
• CPR Certification is required

Competencies (Knowledge Skills and Abilities Required):

• Knowledge of RIS systems
• Knowledge of PACs systems

Work Shift

Rotating (United States of America)

Worker Sub Type

Regular

Employee Entity

Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals Inc.

Primary Location Address

1300 Wolf Street Philadelphia Pennsylvania United States of America

Nationally ranked Jefferson which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65000 people strong dedicated to providing the highest-quality compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrows professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College Jefferson College of Nursing and the Kanbar College of Design Engineering and Commerce dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200 undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8300 students. Jefferson Health nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.

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.

Benefits

Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues including medical (including prescription) supplemental insurance dental vision life and AD&D insurance short- and long-term disability flexible spending accounts retirement plans tuition assistance as well as voluntary benefits which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts. Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service. All colleagues including those who work less than part-time(including per diem colleagues adjunct faculty and Jeff Temps ) have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.

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Required Experience:

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