Multi-Modality Tech Trainee- Full Time (Xray and MRI or CT) Jefferson Health Abington

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Job Description

Job Summary

Reporting to the Radiology Manager this position will perform imaging examinations/procedures in two or more modalities. This position will be assigned to work in a variety of imaging section per operational needs.

Essential Functions

• Interacts with co-workers visitors and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.(Do not delete move or over-write this statement)
• Operates radiologic equipment for diagnostic and/or therapeutic purposes.
• Monitors patient condition during imaging procedures alerting the physician of any complications. Provides radiologists with high-quality images to aid in diagnosis.
• Complies with all radiologic safety regulations.
• Properly positions patients and imaging equipment prior to procedures. Administers oral or injected contract prior to procedures when necessary.
• Creates and maintains reports regarding patient data and radiologic treatment records.
• Regular work schedule is split between 2 or more modalities and based on business needs.

Qualifications/Requirements

Education - Required

• Specialized Diploma Graduate or completion of program that meets eligibility requirements for registry /certification or currently holds required registry or certification.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities - Required

• Knowledge of radiography tools techniques and applications ability to utilize multiple imaging technology on patients for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes. Maintains competency on multiple modality imaging.
• Knowledge of radiographic equipment and processes ability to use this knowledge to review and evaluate images generated in order to ensure their adequate quality for diagnostic activities.
• Knowledge of the equipment used in clinical diagnosis treatment and monitoring ability to select procure maintain quality check and dispose of medical equipment in compliance with related policies.
• Knowledge of radiation safety regulations principles techniques and nuclear materials handling ability to practically apply this knowledge to resolve safety issues.
• Knowledge of radiology and applicable laws and regulations governing proper materials storage handling and disposal as well as radiology-related conduct ability to demonstrate ethical behavior in diverse situations.
• Understanding of the necessity and value of teamwork ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities - Preferred

• On the job training program agreement requirement

Licenses and Certifications - Required

• BLS - Basic Life Support AHA - American Heart Association

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Nationally 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 65000 people strong dedicated to providing the highest-quality compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrows 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 8300 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.

Benefits

Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues including medical (including prescription) supplemental insurance dental vision life and AD&D insurance short- and long-term disability flexible spending accounts retirement plans tuition assistance as well as voluntary benefits which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts. Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service. All colleagues including those who work less than part-time(including per diemcolleagues adjunct faculty and Jeff Temps) have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.

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