Job Title: STAFF/RADIOLOGY TECHNICIAN
Temple Health/Episcopal Hospital

Job Information

• FLSA Status : Nonexempt
• Job Status: Part-time (20hrs/wk)
• Job Schedule: SAT & SUN (5A-1:30P); Rotating Weekday (4hr Day Shift)

Job Summary

• Performs and/or assists with various types of radiologic procedures, following protocols established by the radiologists. Prepares, maintains and operates radiographic equipment in a safe and responsible manner. Follows appropriate radiation safety guidelines. Produces quality radiographs for interpretation by a radiologist.

Education

• High School Diploma or Equivalent (Required)
• Non Degree Program: Graduate from a two-year AMA approved radiologic technology program. (Required)

Licenses and Certifications

• BLS - Basic Life Support (Required)
• ARRT - American Registered Radiologic Technologist (Preferred)

Experience

• 1 Year experience in radiology (Preferred)

Required Skills

• Customer Service Skills
• General Computer Skills
• Strong Communication Skills
• Strong Interpersonal Skills

General Responsibilities

• Complies with all Temple University Health System policies and procedures, and all applicable accreditation standards, laws and regulations, including those regarding patient confidentiality such as, but not limited to, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, P. L. 104-191 ('HIPAA') and the rules and regulations implemented hereunder.
• Adheres to and promotes Hospital Safety Standards and the Safety Management Plan.
• Performs all job responsibilities in alignment with the core values, mission and vision of the organization.
• Performs other duties as required and completes all job functions as per departmental policies and procedures.
• Attends staff meetings and completes mandatory in-services and requirements and competency evaluations on time.
• Maintains current knowledge in present areas of responsibility (i.e., self education, attends ongoing educational programs).
• Demonstrates competency in providing patient care that is individualized relative to age, population, developmental, psycho-social-cultural and demonstrated needs.
• Wears protective clothing and equipment as appropriate.

TUHS Core Competencies

Respect

• Shows concern and consideration for others. Treats others as they would like to be treated.
• Evokes trust in others by keeping commitments and avoiding blame.
• Is direct and truthful. Communicates clearly and openly.
• Responds to and resolves challenging situations in a calm and professional manner.
• Contributes to achieving an environment where diversity is respected and valued.

Service

• Works relentlessly to achieve excellent service, and to re-establish trust if service fails to meet expectations.
• Anticipates and responds to customers and co-workers' needs in a timely and positive manner.
• Consistently adheres to the Service Excellence Standards.

Quality

• Makes the extra effort to achieve excellent results.
• Takes actions to continually improve quality and safety in daily work.
• Takes responsibility for own actions; holds self and others to high ethical and performance standards.

Job Responsibilities

Radiographic Procedures

• Consistently performs high quality diagnostic images according to department routine. Critiques radiographic images, determines diagnostic quality, and submits satisfactory radiographs for interpretation.
• Demonstrates knowledge of general radiographic routines, including chest, abdomen, neuro, bone routines, and spine series. Demonstrates ability to perform portable examinations of the chest, abdomen, and other body regions. Demonstrates proficiency in contrast media screening, preparation, and administration.
• Prepares patient for imaging study, explains procedures, transfers patient to table, positions patient and assists patient at the end of procedure.
• Verifies patient identification before performing any diagnostic procedure. This includes verifying a patient's identity on their ID bracelet.
• Follows prescribed protocols in administrating general and specific images.
• Adjusts equipment, determines proper voltage, current, and desired exposure time; arranges immobilization and support devices to obtain position of patient; adjusts lead shield; and selects proper film.
• Ascertains patient status during entire procedure for possible complications.
• Teaches radiology students as needed.

Documentation

• Documents all actions and communications in Primordial, RIS, PACS and other required systems in a manner which will hold up to legal scrutiny.
• Communicates medical report information as required according to departmental procedures.
• Reports errors in documentation, noncompliance with policies and or processes, etc. to the area's direct Manager to ensure proper and timely corrective action.

Radiation Safety

• Follows the established radiation safety guidelines to protect the patient, co- workers and oneself from unnecessary radiation. Ensures the safety of others during the exam by having them follow radiation safety guidelines.
• Provides proper protection and shielding for the patient and self to protect parts of the body that are being examined from unnecessary exposure to radiation. Documents date of LMP on patients of childbearing age.
• Ensures to only radiate the area of interest when performing exams; shields the patient's gonadal region, especially with children and adults of childbearing age.
• Limits repeat exposures to the patient by utilizing proper technique, positioning, and equipment set up.
• Wears radiation monitoring badges at all times while on duty to comply with ALARA.
• Wears protective equipment including lead aprons, lead gloves, thyroid shield, leaded glasses when in the radiation field (fluoroscopic exams and/or holding patients). Stands behind the protective barrier, when not needed in the radiation field. Limits exposure by either limiting exposure time in the radiation field or increases distance from the radiation source.

Unit Supplies & Equipment Maintenance

• Maintains and stocks adequate unit supplies and equipment.
• Organizes and conducts inventories and requests supplies when needed.
• Ensures all supplies and equipment are ready for use and with appropriate expiration dates.
• Maintains current knowledge base of instrumentation, equipment, and supplies used, and manufacturer's recommendations for cleaning and sterilization.
• Maintains current knowledge of the quantity and location of all supplies and the status of equipment.
• Exercises proper handling and care of all equipment. Notifies the correct department upon equipment failure.

Patient Customer Service

• Maintains excellent public relations with patients, families, physicians, and hospital staff.
• Addresses issues or potential issues involving customer service and identifies process improvement opportunities.
• Ensures that patients, their families, visitors, customers and staff members are treated with kindness and respect.
• Collaborates with Hospital personnel to ensure optimal patient care and promote a positive working environment in unit and Hospital.

Daily Radiology Procedures

• Performs all procedures approved by the radiologists in accordance with written guidelines and protocols. Follows established Radiation safety practices.
• Compiles, maintains, and assembles images, electronic files, and requests for Radiologist interpretations.
• Uses correct imaging positions and techniques appropriate to age and size.
• Places proper annotation marker on exposure of film.
• Operates equipment to produce diagnostic images for all age groups for interpretation by a physician. Maintains proficiency in clinical and equipment competencies in all clinical settings.
• Assists physicians with securing and viewing images as needed for all available technologies.
• Provides radiologists with proper patient history documentation.

Radiology Support Services

• Provides daily support for the Radiology department and physicians.
• Operates PACS equipment including image workflow, archiving, autorouting, prefetching and other related activities.
• Ensures timely and complete capture of DICOM digital image data into the PACS system as well as network transmission, RIS validation and exceptions handling.
• Investigates, identifies, and prepares proposals to solve specific operational problems within all clinical operational areas, working closely with unit operations managers and division heads as well as involving the next level of administration as appropriate.

Equipment Usage

• Utilizes available systems to perform processes and promote departmental work flow.
• Burns CD's, prints film and problem solves as needed.
• Utilizes scanning capabilities into the EMR, RIS and Primordial systems as needed to ensure information is available to Radiologist and other users for expeditious patient care purposes.

Physical Requirements, Physical Demands, & Work Environment

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. To request an accommodation, contact Human Resources. TUHS is committed to compliance with federal, state, and local laws regarding individuals with disabilities.
• The Physical Requirements, Physical Demands and Work Environment of this job are currently under review. Please contact your Human Resources department directly if you have any questions or require additional information.

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All activities performed must be in compliance with Temple University Health System policies, Equal Employment Opportunity laws, patient confidentiality, and other Federal, State, and Local Laws and regulations as appropriate. The content of this job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work expectations performed by incumbents in this classification. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all position duties required and performed by the incumbent in the role. Nothing in this job description restricts management's rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The organization has the right, at its sole discretion, based on business and patient needs, to alter or change the expectations and duties at any time. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $38.26 - $43.28 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement

Healthcare setting:

• Hospital

Medical specialties:

• Radiology

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Every weekend
• Rotating shift

Travel requirement:

• No travel

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Philadelphia, PA 19125: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• Have you completed/graduated from a two-year AMA-approved radiologic technology program.

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Radiology: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Required)
• ARRT Certification (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person

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