PRN Radiology Technician - PPMC

Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a top academic medical center as a PRN Radiology Technician at Penn Medicine. In this role, you will perform radiographic procedures, support Radiologists, and contribute to patient care in a prestigious clinical environment focused on innovation and education.

Benefits

Comprehensive compensation and benefits

Prepaid tuition assistance programs

Qualifications

• ARRT eligible and registered within one year of hire.
• Experience in performing radiographic procedures.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine X-ray studies using various equipment.
• Practices proper radiation protection techniques.
• Maintains equipment and prepares supplies for examinations.

Skills

Radiographic procedures

Patient communication

Customer service

Education

H.S. Diploma/GED

Graduation from an approved Radiologic Technology Program

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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.

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?

Penn Presbyterian Medical Center (PPMC) has an outstanding opportunity for a Per Diem Radiology Technologist to join the Radiology team and work alongside some of the best medical providers in Philadelphia.

PPMC, the Philadelphia region’s top Level 1 Trauma Center, has an outstanding record of medical accomplishments, placing our patients at the core of everything we do. The “how” is important to us – how we treat our patients and each other, how we raise the bar every day to achieve excellence and how we contribute to the health of the community around us. PPMC has a community feel but is also part of the larger academic and research-based institution that is Penn Medicine. By joining PPMC, you get the best of both worlds and a genuine commitment to your professional growth and development.

Summary:

• The General Radiology technologist performs radiographic procedures on patients and assists the Radiologists with diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
  
  

Responsibilities:

• Performs all routine X-ray studies in general X-ray, using stationary as well as portable X-ray equipment, on a continuous basis using proper techniques, positioning, and anatomical labeling.
• Operates digital equipment, using cassettes and CR system.
• Operates Radiology equipment in the O.R., including C-arms, portable machines, etc.
• Performs Radiographic studies as ordered on nursing units using portable X-ray equipment.
• Practices proper radiation protection techniques (wears film badge at all times, wears body aprons and thyroid shields when necessary, shields patients, collimates films and avoids rerays).
• Prepares supplies and patient radiographic exams.
• Ensures that exam room is clean, orderly, and with adequate supplies to perform examinations.
• Instruct radiographic students with proper procedures and techniques.
• Maintains equipment in good working order, and contacts Service Company when equipment needs repair or adjustment.
• May perform routine office duties such as reception, placing Radiology orders in RIS, keeping records and processing films when necessary.
• Always verifies patient ID, by way of a minimum of Two (2) identifying pieces of patient information from the patient, such as name and D.O.B.
• Verifies the order by reading written notes, as well as checking for on-line orders.
• Answers all patient questions, practices good customer service by keeping waiting patients informed about delays when they happen.
• Practices hospital policy on effective hand hygiene between cases, etc.
• Helps with other areas in Radiology when assigned or needed.
  
  

Minimum Requirements:

• ARRT eligible and registered within one year of hire date required.
• H.S. Diploma/GED required
• Graduation from an approved Radiologic Technology Program by time of hire
  
  

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.

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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.

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