Radiology Technologist

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 :

Thomas

Jefferson University Hospital

Methodist Hospital

Honickman Center

Einstein Health Philadelphia

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

100 S 9th 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 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.