Radiology Technologist

Job Details

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.

Job Description

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

Work Shift

Rotating (United States of

America)

Worker Sub Type

Regular

Employee

Entity

Abington Memorial Hospital

Primary Location Address

1200 Old York Road, Abington, 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.

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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