Radiology Tech Associate (Per Diem) Abington Jefferson Health

Job Details

AMH PRN-MRI Dept-This position covers 5 sites---Abington, Lansdale, Warminster, Blue Bell, North Willow Grove-must be able to cover at all sites. Ideal candidate would have superb customer service skills and would be highly motivated and flexible to changing tasks. PRN shift requirements-- 1-2 shifts during the week, every other weekend requirement-at least 1 Holiday requirement.

Job Description

The Radiology Technical Aide performs a wide variety of routine duties including clerical, non-technical and patient related functions. Radiology Technical Aide is responsible for assisting radiologists, technologists, nurses and other clinical and support staff and providing a broad range of health care services such as: patient check-in, preparation for the visit, assistance with procedures, and patient transporting. The Radiology Technical Aide may be assigned to work in a variety of imaging sections, assist multiple radiology modalities and/or clinical services per operational needs.

Radiology Tech Associates are responsible for the following:

•  Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.
• Assist in Radiological rooms by giving blankets, bedpans, clothing changes, etc. to the patient and assist the technologists as needed.
• Inspect and replenish stock and linen in all patient care areas. Ensures adequate inventory of stock & non-stock supplies. Prepare the examination room for the next procedure.
• Provides back-up to the front office Registrars and film room staff and perform numerous “special projects” and clean-up tasks as assigned.
• Trains new transporters/escorts in proper patient care techniques. Procures appropriate patient documentation prior to leaving the nursing floor.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Competencies (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required):

• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to interact effectively with patients, families, and healthcare professionals.
• Physical ability to lift and position patients and assist with patient transfers utilizing beds, wheelchairs or stretchers.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks/projects and meets objectives and deadlines.
• Ability to maintain patient confidentiality and privacy.

Minimum Education, Certifications and Experience Requirements:

• High school graduate or GED equivalent. Medical terminology knowledge preferred.
• Any combination of training and/or experience that will allow the incumbent to perform the listed duties.
• Previous medical office experience is desired.
• CPR Certification is required

Work Shift

Rotating (United States of America)

Worker Sub Type

Regular

Employee Entity

Abington Memorial Hospital

Primary Location Address

1200 Old York Road, Abington, Pennsylvania, United States of America

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 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's 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 8,300 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 diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.

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