Radiology Technologist - North Region Job at Jefferson Health, Oreland, PA

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  • Jefferson Health
  • Oreland, PA

Job Description

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.

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