Multi-Modality Tech Trainee- Full Time (Xray and MRI or CT) Jefferson Health Abington

Jefferson Health; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Abington Memorial Hospital is seeking a Radiology Technician to perform imaging exams across multiple modalities. The role reports to the Radiology Manager and will rotate shifts in the United States location, with duties in various imaging sections as needed.

The candidate will operate equipment, ensure image quality, monitor patients, and collaborate with radiologists to deliver accurate diagnostic images while adhering to safety standards.

Qualifications

• Education meeting registry/certification eligibility or current registry/certification.
• Knowledge of radiography tools, techniques and applications.
• Knowledge of radiation safety regulations and nuclear materials handling.
• Ability to operate multiple imaging modalities.

Responsibilities

• Operates radiologic equipment for diagnostic and/or therapeutic purposes.
• Position patients and imaging equipment prior to procedures.
• Monitor patient condition during procedures and alert physicians as needed.
• Provide radiologists with high-quality images for diagnosis.
• Create and maintain patient imaging reports.
• Work across two or more modalities as assigned by operational needs.

Skills

Operate radiologic equipment

Multimodal imaging

Patient positioning

Image quality assessment

Radiation safety

Team collaboration

Contrast administration

Education

Specialized Diploma or registry/certification

Tools

Radiology equipment

Job description

Job Details

Job Details Full Time- Xray and CT or MRI Job Description Job Summary Reporting to the Radiology Manager, this position will perform imaging examinations/procedures in two or more modalities. This position will be assigned to work in a variety of imaging section per operational needs.

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

Essential Functions

• Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.(Do not delete, move or over-write this statement)
• Operates radiologic equipment for diagnostic and/or therapeutic purposes.
• Monitors patient condition during imaging procedures, alerting the physician of any complications.
• Provides radiologists with high-quality images to aid in diagnosis.
• Complies with all radiologic safety regulations.
• Properly positions patients and imaging equipment prior to procedures.
• Administers oral or injected contract prior to procedures when necessary.
• Creates and maintains reports regarding patient data and radiologic treatment records.
• Regular work schedule is split between 2 or more modalities and based on business needs.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Education - Required Specialized Diploma Graduate or completion of program that meets eligibility requirements for registry /certification or currently holds required registry or certification.
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - Required Knowledge of radiography tools, techniques and applications, ability to utilize multiple imaging technology on patients for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes. Maintains competency on multiple modality imaging. Knowledge of radiographic equipment and processes, ability to use this knowledge to review and evaluate images generated in order to ensure their adequate quality for diagnostic activities. Knowledge of the equipment used in clinical diagnosis, treatment and monitoring, ability to select, procure, maintain, quality check and dispose of medical equipment in compliance with related policies. Knowledge of radiation safety regulations, principles, techniques and nuclear materials handling, ability to practically apply this knowledge to resolve safety issues. Knowledge of radiology and applicable laws and regulations governing proper materials storage, handling and disposal as well as radiology-related conduct, ability to demonstrate ethical behavior in diverse situations. Understanding of the necessity and value of teamwork, ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - Preferred On the job training program agreement requirement
• Licenses and Certifications - Required BLS - Basic Life Support AHA - American Heart Association

About Jefferson

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 educational 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

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. For more benefits information, please click here In keeping with Jefferson's Mission, We Improve Lives, it is our goal to recruit, retain, develop and reward highly-qualified employees. If you are enthusiastic, caring and dedicated to service excellence, we invite you to consider joining Jefferson. Jefferson encourages its employees to expand their knowledge and develop their careers through growth opportunities and continuing education. With a long standing history, Jefferson has been advancing the medical field from the heart of Center City Philadelphia for nearly 200 years. Our Mission, We Improve Lives, expands to every corner of the organization. From our weekly farmer's market, to our new Jefferson Accelerator Zone for innovation, our employees' passion for the community is evident by the daily gestures towards our patients, students and each other.