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Thomas Jefferson University Radiology Technologist (Per Diem) - Cherry Hill in Cherry Hill, New Jersey

$5,000 Sign On Bonus for eligible candidates!!

Part Time - Night Shift

General Summary: : Operates radiographic equipment in order to produce radiographs of the body for diagnostic purposes, under the supervision of the Radiologist.

Essential Job Functions

middot; Essential Job Function- Independently performs all appropriate examinations as requested exercising good judgment in obtaining all necessary views for the area being examined.

middot; Uses appropriate positioning techniques. Position patients so that the parts of the body can be appropriately imaged. Obtains all views within imaging protocol.

middot; Utilizes appropriate x-ray technique factors in order to produce radiographs of the appropriate density, detail, and contrast. Has very low film repeat rate. Appropriately critiques films for quality.

middot; Performs all necessary equipment and departmental quality control procedures as necessary. Keeps room stocked with necessary supplies.

middot; Documents and communicates information pertaining to patient history, signs and symptoms, technique factors, and other important information as necessary via the tech notes.

middot; Essential Job Function- Provides appropriate patient care. Provides for patient wellbeing and provides appropriate level of patient care during medical imaging encounter.

middot; Properly identifies patient. Verifies accuracy of procedure ordered against written order from physician.

middot; Escorts and assists patients to examination room, reviews written history questionnaire, asks appropriate follow-up questions and explains procedure to patient. Obtains and documents all necessary patient information.

middot; Utilizes appropriate infection control procedures designed to protect self, patient and other staff.

middot; Demonstrates competence in management of emergency situations involving patients, knowing when to notify a physician and/or initiate lifesaving aid. Maintains basic life support certification.

middot; Essential Job Function-Practices radiation protection principles as required in accordance with federal and state standards.

middot; Uses radiation safety principles to prevent unnecessary radiation exposure to self, patients and other staff. Shields patients as necessary. Records LMP according to dept. policies and procedures.

middot; Maintains equipment. Properly handles and stores lead aprons and other personal protective equipment and all other ancillary equipment.

middot; Essential Job Function- Completes all post examination duties and responsibilities.

middot; Properly and accurately enters all patient data and exam data into the Radiology Information System in a timely manner.

middot; Completes all necessary paperwork. Provides appropriate clinical history with each examination.

middot; Prepares study for dictation as necessary.

middot; Completes all other duties and responsibilities as required or as assigned

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, amp; Abilities Required: Ability to read and communicate in the English language. High School graduate. Graduate of AMA approved Radiologic Technology program. ARRT Registry required. NJ State Licensure required.

Covid Vaccination is a requirement for employment at Jefferson for employees working at Jeffersonrsquo;s clinical entities or at the University. If you are not currently vaccinated you will be required to receive the vaccination prior to hire date if you are offered employment, unless you request and receive an approved medical or religious exemption from Jefferson.

Jefferson includes Thomas Jefferson University and Jefferson Health, a dynamic university and health system with broad reach across the Delaware Valley. Jefferson is the second largest employer in Philadelphia and the largest health system in Philadelphia based on total licensed beds.

Through the merger of Thomas Jefferson University and Philadelphia University in 2017, our University includes ten colleges and four schools. We are an NCAA Division II university and an R2 national doctoral university offering undergraduate and graduate-level programs that provide students with a forward-thinking education in architecture, business, design, engineering, fashion and textiles, health, medicine and social science.

Jefferson Health, the clinical arm of Thomas Jefferson University, has grown from a three-hospital academic health center in 2015, to an 18-hospital health system through mergers and combinations that include hospitals at Abington Health, Aria Health, Kennedy Health, Magee Rehabilitation and Einstein Healthcare Network. We have over 50 outpatient and urgent care centers; ten Magnetreg;-designated hospitals (recognized by the ANCC for nursing excellence); the NCI-designated Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center (one of only 70 in the country and one of only two in the region); and one of the largest faculty-based telehealth networks in the country. In 2021, Jefferson Health became the sole owner of HealthPartners Plan, a not-for-profit health maintenance organization in Southeastern Pennsylvania. We are the first health system regionally to create an aligned payer-provider partnership.

Jeffersonrsquo;s mission, vision and values create an organization that attracts the best and the brightest students, faculty, staff, and healthcare professionals, as well as the most visionary leaders to drive exceptional results.

  • OUR MISSION: We improve lives.
  • OUR VISION: Reimagining health, education and discovery to create unparalleled value
  • OUR VALUES: Put People First, Be Bold amp; Think Differently and Do the Right Thing

As an employer, Jeffersonmaintains 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.

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.

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