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Reading Room Technologist- HUP

Job ID: 311233

Category: Radiology/Imaging

Work Type: FT

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?

Summary:

The Reading Room Technologist serves as an essential member of the radiology team, providing advanced technical and operational support to radiologists in the Reading Room process. This role is responsible for ensuring the accurate, timely, and efficient preparation of imaging studies, draft reports, and comprehensive patient histories to facilitate high-quality diagnostic outcomes. Working in close collaboration with radiologists, IT specialists, and reading room coordinators, the technologist plays a critical role in maintaining imaging systems, troubleshooting technical issues, and optimizing workflows to improve turnaround times and enhance patient care. In addition to technical expertise, the position requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize imaging exams based on clinical urgency.The Reading Room Technologist demonstrates adaptability in a fast-paced environment, upholds compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards, and actively contributes to continuous improvement initiatives. By combining technical proficiency with workflow coordination, this role supports radiologists in delivering accurate, timely, and patient-centered diagnostic interpretations.

Responsibilities:

• Draft Dictation Support: Prepare accurate draft reports based on radiologist dictation, ensuring proper formatting, terminology, and compliance with departmental standards.
• Exam Prioritization: Organize and prioritize imaging exams based on clinical urgency and departmental protocols.
• Patient History Compilation: Gather and verify comprehensive patient histories to support accurate interpretation.
• Technical Support: Assist with troubleshooting PACS, RIS, voice recognition systems, and other imaging-related technologies.
• Workflow Coordination: Collaborate with radiologists and reading room coordinators to maintain balanced workloads and timely exam distribution.
• Quality Assurance: Verify completeness and accuracy of all work before shift ends
• maintain compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards.
• Continuous Improvement: Participate in training, protocol updates, and performance improvement initiatives.

Credentials:

• ARRT or RDMS or CNNMT (Required)
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (Required)

Education or Equivalent Experience:

• H.S. Diploma/GED (Required)
• Education Specialization: Equivalent Experience: •And 8+ years Graduate of an approved Radiologic Technology Program. Registered with ARRT in CT, MRI, Nuc Med. CPR Certified
• Associate of Arts or Science
• 2+ years Graduate of an approved Radiologic Technology Program. Registered with ARRT in Radiography. CPR Certified.

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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