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Radiology Technician - PPMC - Part Time Days
Job ID: 323955
Category: Radiology/Imaging
Work Type: PT 20+ HOURS
Location: Philadelphia, PA, United States
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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?
Are you an X-ray Technologist who thrives in a dynamic environment where precision, patient connection and clinical excellence intersect? Join Penn Medicine, one of the world's top academic and research-based institutions, where groundbreaking discoveries, advanced clinical care and a 250+ year legacy of medical innovation come together to advance science and improve lives. As an X-Ray Technologist on our team, you will work with advanced imaging technology and collaborate with experts in the field to help patients and contribute to the next generation of diagnostic innovation. Additionally, your growth is key to the impact we create together. You will be supported by leaders who believe in your talent and invest in your development so that you can advance in your career.
PPMC, the Philadelphia region's top Level 1 Trauma Center, has an outstanding record of medical accomplishments, placing our patients at the core of everything we do. The "how" is important to us - how we treat our patients and each other, how we raise the bar every day to achieve excellence and how we contribute to the health of the community around us. PPMC has a community feel but is also part of the larger academic and research-based institution that is Penn Medicine. By joining PPMC, you get the best of both worlds and a genuine commitment to your professional growth and development
Summary:
Responsibilities:
Operates digital equipment, using cassettes and CR system.
Operates Radiology equipment in the O.R., including C-arms, portable machines, etc.
Performs Radiographic studies as ordered on nursing units using portable X-ray equipment.
Practices proper radiation protection techniques (wears film badge at all times, wears body aprons and thyroid shields when necessary, shields patients, collimates films and avoids rerays).
Prepares supplies and patient radiographic exams.
Ensures that exam room is clean, orderly, and with adequate supplies to perform examinations.
Instruct radiographic students with proper procedures and techniques.
Maintains equipment in good working order, and contacts Service Company when equipment needs repair or adjustment.
May perform routine office duties such as reception, placing Radiology orders in RIS, keeping records and processing films when necessary.
Always verifies patient ID, by way of a minimum of Two (2) identifying pieces of patient information from the patient, such as name and D.O.B.
Verifies the order by reading written notes, as well as checking for on-line orders.
Answers all patient questions, practices good customer service by keeping waiting patients informed about delays when they happen.
Practices hospital policy on effective hand hygiene between cases, etc.
Helps with other areas in Radiology when assigned or needed.
Credentials:
Education or Equivalent Experience:
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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