Per Diem Outpatient X Ray Tech- Radnor

Penn Medicine; Radnor (Delaware County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn Medicine is seeking a Radiographer to operate imaging equipment to create diagnostic images for physicians. You will review requisitions, document patient history, select proper protocols, and ensure image quality.

You will also manage supplies and maintain imaging rooms, with accurate documentation for billing. The role requires ARRT certification, BLS, and at least one year of radiography experience.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required.
• 1+ year radiography experience preferred.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS/CPR) required.
• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Reviews x-ray requisitions to determine type of exam. Takes and documents the clinical history and reviews ordered prior to the imaging of the patient. If changes in the exam are necessary follows procedure for noting those changes in the system
• Maintains accurate records for individual patient exams. Properly executes scan by utilizing the appropriate protocol based on the patient history
• Operates and troubleshoots radiographic and darkroom equipment. Performs QA on images
• Maintains necessary inventory of supplies for assigned room or work area as needed
• Keeps imaging room, equipment, changing areas, common or hall space clean and organized. Rotates stock in an orderly fashion
• Completes all related documentation and distributes images to proper area for reading
• Call in results as determined by the provider
• Completes exams in the system and makes changes as necessary, documents appropriate procedure code for billing purpose

Education

HS Diploma/GED

1+ years radiography experience

Job description

Description

Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.

Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work?

Summary

The Radiographer utilizes medical imaging equipment to create images of patients for the physician to use in the diagnosis of injuries and disease

Responsibilities

• Reviews x-ray requisitions to determine type of exam. Takes and documents the clinical history and reviews ordered prior to the imaging of the patient. If changes in the exam are necessary follows procedure for noting those changes in the system
• Maintains accurate records for individual patient exams. Properly executes scan by utilizing the appropriate protocol based on the patient history
• Operates and troubleshoots radiographic and darkroom equipment. Performs QA on images
• Maintains necessary inventory of supplies for assigned room or work area as needed
• Keeps imaging room, equipment, changing areas, common or hall space clean and organized. Rotates stock in an orderly fashion
• Completes all related documentation and distributes images to proper area for reading
• Call in results as determined by the provider
• Completes exams in the system and makes changes as necessary, documents appropriate procedure code for billing purpose

Credentials

• Basic Cardiac Life Support (Required)
• Amer Registry Radiologic Tech (Required)

Education or Equivalent Experience

• H.S. Diploma/GED (Required)
• 1+ years radiography experience

We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.

Live Your Life's Work

We are an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.