What are the responsibilities and job description for the Radiology Technologist position at Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals, Inc.?
Job Details
The Radiology Technologist performs x-ray scans of patients' 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.
Responsibilities:
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:
Competencies (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required):
Work Shift:
Rotating (United States of America)
Worker Sub Type:
Regular
Primary Location Address:
5501 Old York Road, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
The Radiology Technologist performs x-ray scans of patients' 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.
Responsibilities:
- Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.
- 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 be performed.
- Communicates effectively with the patient.
- Provides staff and patient protection in accordance with prescribed radiation safety standards, including placement of shields/aprons 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.
Competencies (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required):
- Knowledge of RIS systems.
- Knowledge of PACs systems.
Work Shift:
Rotating (United States of America)
Worker Sub Type:
Regular
Primary Location Address:
5501 Old York Road, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
