X-Ray Technologist - full time, nights

Penn Medicine; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $5,000 prorated

Job summary

Penn Medicine, Lancaster General Hospital in Lancaster, PA, seeks a Radiology Technologist for full-time night shifts. You will perform radiographic and fluoroscopic exams, ensure proper patient care and safety, and support on-call duties across site locations.

Minimum qualifications include AMA-approved radiologic technology education, ARRT certification, and CPR. Sign-on bonus up to $5,000 prorated applies with a 2-year commitment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Performs all routine diagnostic radiographic and fluoroscopic procedures per LG protocols, positioning, and protection devices.
• Receives requests, checks for special instructions from requesting physicians and consults with Radiologists as necessary.
• Greets patients, confirms identifications, and explains procedures to patient and family.
• Operates the hospital computer system and documents information in the EMR.
• Completes examination, billing procedures, and Universal Protocol paperwork.
• Utilizes computer equipment including EHR, email, and intranet.
• May travel to various site locations as required.
• Conducts visual safety inspections and records QC activities.
• Maintains inventory and rotates stock; participates in education of Radiology students.
• Participates in on-call responsibilities for the position.
• Performs patient and control testing on unit-specific Point of Care testing according to Lab regulatory standards.

Education

AMA approved Radiological Technology School

ARRT Certification in Radiologic Technology

CPR Certification

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, PA

SIGN-ON BONUS: Up to $5000.00 (prorated based on hours worked per week) with a 2-year commitment for internal and external eligible candidates only.

AVAILABLE POSITIONS:

Full time (40 hours per week), night shift

• Hours are from 10:30p-7:00a,
• Up to 5 rotating on-call shifts per month from 7am-10am
• Every other weekend from 7am-3pm
• Up to 3 holidays per year
• 1 hour response time

Full time (36 hours per week), night shift

• Hours are from 10:30p-7:00a
• Up to 5 rotating on-call shifts per month from 7am-10am
• Every other weekend from 7am-3pm
• Up to 3 holidays per year
• 1 hour response time

Full time (36 hours per week), night shift

• 3 12-hour shifts, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
• Up to 5 on call shifts per month
• Up to 3 holidays per year
• 1 hour response time

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 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.
• Perform patient and control testing on unit-specific Point of Care testing, according to Lab regulatory standards. Report results and findings to the Licensed Care worker.

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
• Valid driver's license may be required (based upon position assignment)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Two years of clinical experience beyond training

To view additional full-time, part-time, and per diem opportunities in Radiology (X-Ray), Computed Tomography (CT), and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), visit Penn Medicine Careers at https://careers.pennmedicine.org/

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.

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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.

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