Radiology Technologist

Overview

Join the mission of Improving Lives as a Radiology Technologist at Jefferson Health. With more than 42,000 employees, we are a large health system in the Philadelphia region. This posting serves as a general site for all MRI applications within the Jefferson Health North region, including Abington Memorial Hospital, Landsdale Hospital, Jefferson Torresdale, Jefferson Frankford, Jefferson Bucks, Einstein Montgomery, and Einstein Elkins Park.

Job Description

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

Responsibilities

• 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 procedures to the patient and obtains complete and accurate history relevant to the examination.
• Communicates effectively with the patient.
• Provides staff and patient protection in accordance with prescribed radiation safety standards, including shielding 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 confidentiality.
• Performs other related technologist duties as directed by the lead technologist, supervisor or manager, including quality assurance and/or control.
• Responsible for maintaining continuing education required for licenses and job positions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education And Experience

• 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

Workday Day (United States of America)

Employment Type

Full-time

Primary Location Address

1010 Horsham Road, North Wales, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Equal Opportunity

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.

Additional Opportunities

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Health Care Provider
• Industries: Mental Health Care

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