Radiology Technologist (Per Diem) - Methodist Hospital Jefferson Health

Jefferson Health Plans; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Life and AD&D insurance

Short- and long-term disability

Tuition assistance

Retirement plans

Job summary

Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals, Inc. seeks a PRN Radiology Technologist to perform X-ray imaging across rotating weekends, nights and evenings in the Philadelphia area.

You will position equipment, explain procedures, protect patients with proper shielding, and ensure RIS/PACS data accuracy while maintaining safety and quality standards in a fast-paced clinical environment. Strong ARRT(R) certification and CPR are required; CT preferred; prior experience with radiology workflows and

Qualifications

• ARRT-certified radiologic technologist or ARRT registry in Radiology (R); CT preferred.
• CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Position radiographic equipment to produce images with required detail.
• Explain procedures to patients and obtain relevant medical history.
• Protect patients by using shields/aprons and adhering to radiation safety standards.
• Maintain and calibrate radiologic equipment and document results.
• Ensure accurate patient records and RIS/PACS data for billing and imaging records.
• Perform other related duties and participate in quality assurance activities.

Skills

RIS knowledge

PACS knowledge

Education

ARRT certification (R) or ARRT registry in Radiology Technology

CPR Certification

Job description

Number of Positions In Requisition

2

Job Details

PRN-this position is needed to fill in weekends, open shifts, nights, evenings.

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

• 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 contrast to assist with diagnosis and treatment.
• Explains radiographic procedure to the patient, obtains complete and accurate history relevant to the examination to being performed.
• Communicate 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 positions
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

• Graduate of an approved American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) program or current validated Registry from ARRT in Radiology Technology (R). ARRT (R), (CT) Preferred.
• CPR Certification is required

Competencies (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required):

• Knowledge of RIS systems
• Knowledge of PAC’s systems

Work Shift

Rotating (United States of America)

Worker Sub Type

Regular

Employee Entity

Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals, Inc.

Primary Location Address

1300 Wolf Street, 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

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. 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.