X-Ray Technologist - full time, days

Penn Medicine; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $5,000

Shift differential

Weekend stipend

Job summary

Penn Medicine’s Lancaster General Hospital seeks a Radiologic Technician to perform routine diagnostic radiographic and fluoroscopic procedures with proper patient positioning and radiation safety.

Responsibilities include preparing requests, guiding patients, operating EMR, billing, quality control, and on-call shifts; CPR certification required; AMA approved school graduate; ARRT certification within the stated timeframe; travel to various site locations may be required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an AMA approved Radiological Technology School.
• Certification in Radiological Technology (ARRT) within the specified time frame.
• CPR certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Performs all routine diagnostic radiographic and fluoroscopic procedures through patient positioning, technique selection and radiation safety.
• Greets patients, confirms identities, and explains procedures to patients and families as directed.
• Operates the hospital computer system and documents information in the EMR.
• Completes examination, billing procedures and related paperwork; participates in quality control and safety checks.

Education

AMA approved Radiological Technology School

ARRT Certification in Radiologic Technology

Job description

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?

LOCATION:

Lancaster General Hospital in Lancaster or various outpatient centers in Lancaster, PA

SIGN-ON BONUS:

Qualified internal and external employees may receive a sign-on bonus of up to $5,000.00, based on weekly hours worked, with a two-year commitment. Shift differential and a weekend stipend are available. All positions have up to a 1-hour response time.

SCHEDULES:

• Full-time at LGH (36 hours/week), day shift OR night shift
  • Friday, Saturday, and Sunday (12-hour shifts)
  • Up to 5 rotating on-call shifts per month
  • Up to 3 holidays per year, provided the holiday falls on a scheduled workday

POSITION SUMMARY:

Performs all routine diagnostic radiographic procedures through proper patient positioning, technique selection, application of immobilization and radiation protection devices.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Performs all routine diagnostic radiographic and fluoroscopic procedures through patient positioning, technique selection, administration of contrast media and application of immobilization and radiation protection devices as established by LG protocols, policies and procedures.
• Receives requests, checking for special instructions from the requesting physicians. Consults with Radiologists as necessary.
• Greets patients--confirming their identifications performing the correct procedures as directed and completely explaining the procedure to patient and family as directed.
• Operates and enters information through the hospital computer system. Documents required information and patient history in the electronic medical record. Documents other information as required.
• Completes examination, consultation, and billing procedures as required. Performs POC testing, Universal Protocol and other paperwork as applicable.
• Accurately and appropriately utilizes all computer related equipment, such as the electronic health record, email and the intranet.
• May require travel to various site locations.
• Performs visual preventive safety inspections. Completes warm-up procedures for each radiographic room/equipment as assigned. Records quality control activities. Reports equipment conditions to immediate leadership or appropriate personnel.
• Compliance with OSHA and other mandated safety procedures or regulations.
• Maintains necessary inventory supplies for assigned workstation, rotating stock in an orderly fashion and eliminating outdated items.
• Participates in the clinical education of Radiology students as required.
• Participates in the on-call responsibilities for this position as required.

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduate of an AMA approved Radiological Technology School
• Certification in Radiological Technology, issued by the American Registry of Radiology Technologists: within eighteen (18) months of placement in position if hired/placed prior to 1/01/2024; within twelve (12) months of placement in position if hired/placed as of January 1, 2024.
• CPR certification is required.
• Valid driver's license may be required (based upon position assignment).

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.

Live Your Life's Work

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.