Radiology Technologist - Jefferson Health

Job Details

Join the mission of

Improving Lives as a Radiology Technologist at Jefferson Health.

With more than 42,000 employees, we're the second largest

employer in Philadelphia and the largest health system in the

Philadelphia region. And our work to improve lives is never done.

This posting serves as a general site for all

MRI applications within the Jefferson Health North region. The

locations within this region include :

Abington

Memorial Hospital

Landsdale Hospital

Jefferson Torresdale

Jefferson Frankford

Jefferson Bucks

Einstein Montgomery

Einstein

Elkins Park

Job Description

The Radiology Technologist performs

x-ray scans of patient's 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.

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 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 PAC's systems

Work Shift

Workday Day (United States of

America)

Worker Sub Type

Regular

Primary

Location Address

1010 Horsham Road, North

Wales, 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 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the

highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making

our communities healthier and stronger; preparing

• tomorrow's 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 8,300

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 educa-tional 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.