Radiology Technologist (Full Time-Wknd Plan) Jefferson Health Einstein Phila Campus

Job Details

Full Time 32 hours weekly-Weekend Plan-8p-8a Friday, Sat and Sunday.

Job Description

Job Summary 

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 in order 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. 

Competencies (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required): 

• Knowledge of RIS systems 

• Knowledge of PAC’s systems 

• BLS Required 

• License as required by state 

Work Shift

Workday Night (United States of America)

Worker Sub Type

Regular

Employee Entity

Albert Einstein Medical Center

Primary Location Address

5501 Old York Road, 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