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 East region. The
locations within this region include :
Jefferson
Stratford
Jefferson Washington Township
Jefferson Cherry Hill
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
Salary Range
$32.84 to $46.80
The
actual hiring rate will be determined based on candidate
experience, skills and qualifications. This position is not
eligible for an annual incentive.
Work
Shift
Workday Day (United States of
America)
Worker Sub Type
Regular
Primary
Location Address
18 East Laurel Road,
Stratford, New Jersey, 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
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.
Benefits
Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of
benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical
(including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision,
life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability,
flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance,
as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access
to group rates on insurance and discounts. Colleagues have access
to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year
of full time service or two years of part time service. All
colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including
per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps ), have access
to medical (including prescription) insurance.
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Radiology Technologist • New Jersey, New Jersey, United States