Radiology Technician

Kindred Hospital Albuquerque; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Kindred Hospital Philadelphia is seeking a Radiologic Technologist to perform diagnostic radiography and fluoroscopy, ensuring ALARA principles and patient safety. You will prepare, administer, and document contrast media and radiation exposure, and coordinate with licensed practitioners to support accurate diagnoses.

Requirements include graduation from an accredited radiography program, ARRT registration, current BLS, and state licensure as required.

Qualifications

• Must read, write and speak fluent English.
• Graduate from an accredited institution in medical radiography.
• ARRT registration.
• Current BLS certification.
• State licensure as required by the state employed

Responsibilities

• Administers ionizing radiation for diagnostic purposes.
• Performs a full scope of radiographic and fluoroscopic procedures.
• Selects the appropriate protocol and optimizes factors for patient safety.
• Applies ALARA principles to minimize exposure.
• Cleans and disinfects x-ray room and equipment.
• Evaluates images for patient positioning and quality.
• Documents procedures and correlates with patient history.
• Reports any unusual outcomes to supervisor.

Skills

Fluent English

Education

Graduate from an accredited institution in medical radiography

Job description

Description

Kindred Hospital Philadelphia is a 52-bed long-term acute care hospital offering the same in depth care you would receive in a traditional hospital, but for an extended recovery period. We partner with your physician and offer 24-hour clinical care seven days a week so you can start your journey to wellness. We are located within a neighborhood close to Lawncrest recreational center and park.

Job Summary

Administers ionizing radiation for diagnostic purposes. Performs a full scope of radiographic and fluoroscopic procedures and acquires and analyzes data needed for diagnosis at the request of and for interpretation by a licensed practitioner. Prepares, administers, and documents activities related to contrast medications and radiation exposure in accordance with state laws, regulations, and company policy.

Essential Functions

• Receive, relay and document verbal, facsimile, electronic and/or telephone orders in the patient’s chart as permitted by state and company policies.
• Provide education and prepare patients for procedures.
• Select the appropriate protocol and optimize technical factors while maximizing patient safety.
• Apply principles of ALARA to minimize exposure to patient, self and others.
• Apply three basic principles of radiation safety: time, distance and shielding.
• Observe patient and machine during procedure and report any unexpected outcomes.
• Clean and disinfect x-ray room and equipment as per infection control policy.
• Evaluate images for proper positioning and determine if additional images will improve the procedure or treatment outcome.
• Evaluate images for technical quality and ensure proper identification is recorded.
• Corroborate a patient’s clinical history with the procedure and ensure information is documented and available for use by a licensed practitioner.
• Postprocess images and data.
• Verify archival storage of exam data.
• Assist in maintaining medical records while respecting confidentiality and established policy.
• Identify and respond to emergency situations.
• Follow process for managing equipment and physical environment to ensure a safe working environment.
• Communicate issues, concerns, and opportunities for improvement to immediate supervisor routinely.
• Work cooperatively as a team member with co-workers in all departments of the hospital.
• Apply principles of patient safety during all aspects of patient care.
• Provide optimal patient care.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations

• Approximate percent of time required to travel 0%
• Must read, write and speak fluent English.
• Must have good and regular attendance.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

• Graduate from an accredited institution in medical radiography.

Licenses/Certification

• The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) registration.
• Current BLS certification.
• State certifications/licensure as required by the state in which employed

Experience

• One year experience in diagnostic imaging preferred.