Radiology Tech (Full Time) - Bucks

Jefferson Health; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 58,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision care

Retirement plans

Tuition assistance

Job summary

The Radiology Technologist position at Jefferson Health Northeast performs x-ray scans and delivers patient care before, during, and after diagnostic imaging procedures. You will operate radiologic equipment, ensure safety, and comply with applicable laws and regulations while coordinating with physicians and radiology staff.

This role requires ARRT certification (or eligibility), a specialized diploma, and knowledge of RIS/PACS.

Qualifications

• Specialized diploma required or ARRT certification/eligibility.
• Experience with RIS/PACS preferred.
• Knowledge of radiation safety standards and protocols.

Responsibilities

• Position radiographic equipment to obtain diagnostic images.
• Explain procedures to patients and obtain relevant history.
• Ensure radiation safety measures and use shields as appropriate.
• Maintain and test x-ray equipment and document results.
• Maintain patient records with confidentiality and accurate RIS/PACS data.

Skills

Radiography safety

Patient communication

Equipment positioning

Regulatory compliance

Team collaboration

Education

Specialized Diploma

ARRT certification/eligibility

Tools

RIS systems

PACS systems

Job description

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 Summary

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 Duties

• Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.(Do not delete, move or over-write this statement)
• 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.
• Communicates 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 position.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Specialized Diploma
• Graduate of an approved American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) program or High School Diploma/GED with AART Certification
• Knowledge of RIS systems
• Knowledge of PAC’s systems
• BLS - Basic Life Support
• AHA - American Heart Association

Additional Qualifications

May require travel between Jefferson locations.

Physical Demands

Lift and carry 40-50 lbs. Examples: Push/pull patients on bed, stretcher (requires 29 lbs. push force), lateral transfers up to 50 lbs. of the patient's weight. Frequent to continuous standing/walking. Patient transporters can walk 8-10 miles per shift. *Patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.

Job Description Disclaimer

This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.

Work Shift

Workday Day (United States of America)

Worker Sub Type

Regular Employee

Entity

Jefferson Health Northeast

Primary Location Address

380 North Oxford Valley Road, Langhorne, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Company Information

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

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.

• medical (including prescription)
• supplemental insurance
• dental
• vision
• life and AD & D insurance
• short- and long-term disability
• flexible spending accounts
• retirement plans
• tuition assistance
• voluntary benefits

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

Company Culture and Mission

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.