Radiology Tech (Per Diem) - Einstein Philadelphia

Jefferson Health Plans; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Presencial; USD 39.000 - 55.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Albert Einstein Medical Center is seeking a Radiology Technologist (PRN) to perform x-ray scans and support diagnostic imaging. The role ensures high-quality imaging while adhering to safety standards and regulatory guidelines.

You'll participate in patient education and collaborate with radiology staff to deliver efficient imaging services. The position requires ARRT certification in Radiology (R) with state licensing as applicable, and a commitment to ongoing education.

Formación

• Graduate of an approved American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) program or ARRT registry in Radiology Technology (R).
• ARRT (R) license required; CT preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff in alignment with Jefferson values.
• Position radiographic equipment to produce diagnostically useful images.
• Explain procedures and obtain relevant patient history for examinations.
• Communicate effectively with patients.
• Protect staff and patients per radiation safety standards (shields/aprons).
• Follow local, state, national regulations and clinical protocols for imaging services.
• Maintain and test x-ray equipment; document results.
• Maintain patient records and ensure RIS/PACS accuracy and confidentiality.
• Assist lead technologist with quality assurance tasks and other duties.
• Maintain continuing education required for licenses.

Conocimientos

RIS systems

PACS systems

BLS Required

State license

Educación

ARRT Radiology (R)

Descripción del empleo

Job Details

Xray Tech- PRN- Varied hours/shifts needed

Job Description

Job Summary

The Radiology Technologist performs x-ray scans ofpatient’sinternal anatomy to aid physicians in diagnosing illnesses, diseases, or injuries. Executes radiologic services in compliance with relevant laws and regulations andprovidesconsultation advice to patients and radiology professionals. Delivers patient care and education before, during and after diagnostic imaging procedures.

Responsibilities

• 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 contrastin order toassistwith diagnosis and treatment.

• Explains radiographic procedure to the patient, obtains complete andaccuratehistory relevant to the examination to being performed.

• Communicate effectively with the patient.

• Provides staff and patient protectionin accordance withprescribed radiation safety standards, including placement of shields/apronsin order tolimit radiation exposure.

• Implements andmonitorslocal,stateand national regulations, standards,requirementsand 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 whilemaintainingpatient confidentiality.

• Performs other related technologist duties as directed by the lead technologist,supervisoror manager, including those related to quality assurance and/or control.

• Responsible formaintainingcontinuing 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 orcurrent 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

• BLS Required

• License as required by state

Work Shift

Workday Day (United States of America)

Worker Sub Type

Regular

Employee Entity

Albert Einstein Medical Center

Primary Location Address

5501 Old York Road, Philadelphia, 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 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

• 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 diemcolleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance

For more benefits information, please click here