What are the responsibilities and job description for the IR Technologist - Enterprise Rotation (RadForce) position at Thomas Jefferson University & Jefferson Health?
Job Details
Job Description SummaryThe Jefferson Health RadForce Team is a dynamic, internal workforce comprised of our most skilled technologists in all modalities. RadForce Technologists are strategically deployed across the Jefferson Health system to support areas with the highest demand - ensuring optimal care and operational efficiency.
See below for a list of locations to which RadForce Technologists may be asked to travel:
North
*Abington Memorial Hospital
*Landsdale Hospital
*Jefferson Torresdale
*Jefferson Frankford
*Jefferson Bucks
*Einstein Montgomery
*Einstein Elkins Park
Central
*Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
*Methodist Hospital
*Honickman Center
*Einstein Health Philadelphia
East
*Jefferson Stratford
*Jefferson Washington Township
*Jefferson Cherry Hill
At Jefferson Health, we are committed to building diverse pipelines for our RadForce Technologists while ensuring flexibility in staffing across our hospitals. By strategically deploying our highly skilled Technologists to areas of greatest need, we enhance patient care and efficiency. As ambassadors for Jefferson, our Technologists have a profound impact on the lives of patients, families, visitors, and colleagues throughout the health system, exemplifying our commitment to excellence and compassionate care.
Job Description
The Interventional Radiology (IR) Technologist is responsible for the operation of interventional radiographic equipment to produce imaging of the body for diagnostic and interventional procedures under the direction of a radiologist. Works in concert with the radiologic care team consisting of physicians, nursing personnel and other technologists to perform specialized interventional radiographic examinations. Uses good judgment in the delivery of patient care and education before, during and after diagnostic imaging procedures. May act as a mentor for less senior IR technologists or technologists in training.Essential Functions- Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.
- Performs interventional procedures, such as vascular "non-cardiac" angiographic, drainage, biopsies, nephrostomies, catheter insertions, vascular embolization, and other procedures under the direction of the physician.
- Maintains critical positioning of the patient and equipment during flow of the contrast media to ensure safety of the patient and success of examination results.
- Tests special equipment such as contrast media injectors and program selectors for function prior to examination and to ensure equipment elements are timed and synchronized to operate at desired intervals.
- Determines equipment requirements for procedures based on the physician's tentative diagnoses, and scout films necessary for physician's preliminary viewing.
- Provides staff and patient protection in accordance with prescribed radiation safety standards.
- Maintains radiographic and lab equipment and examination room in appropriate operating condition.
- Performs other related technologist duties as directed by the lead technologist, supervisor or manager, including those related to quality assurance and/or control.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Knowledge of needles, catheters, sterile techniques and drugs needed in each exam. Knowledge of techniques, procedures, use of equipment and hospital /departmental policies.
- 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.
- Two years as an interventional radiographer in a hospital environment preferred.
- Advanced ARRT certification preferred.
Work Shift
Rotating (United States of America)Worker Sub Type
RegularPrimary Location Address
1010 Horsham Road, North Wales, Pennsylvania, United States of AmericaNationally 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.
As an employer, the Jefferson Enterprise maintains a commitment to provide equal access to employment. Jefferson values diversity and encourages applications from women, members of minority groups, LGBTQ individuals, disabled individuals, and veterans.