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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?

SIGN-ON BONUS: Up to $5000.00 (prorated based on hours worked per week/ FTE) with a 2 year commitment. External and internal eligible candidates only.

SCHEDULE: Full time (40 hours per week/1.0 FTE). Hours could vary from 7:00am-9:00pm. Weekday shifts primarily at Suburban Outpatient Pavilion and as needed shifts at other Urgent Care and Outpatient Sites. Every 4th weekend at Downtown Outpatient Urgent Care from 8:00am-8:00pm. One to two holiday rotation per year. Urgent Care on-call rotation every other month.

Position Summary:

+ Performs all routine diagnostic radiographic procedures through proper patient positioning, technique selection, application of immobilization and radiation protection devices.

+ Qualified individuals must have the ability with or without reasonable accommodation to perform the following duties:

+ Performs all routine diagnostic radiographic and fluoroscopic procedures through patient positioning, technique selection, administration of contrast media and application of immobilization and radiation protection devices as established by LG protocols, policies and procedures.

+ Receives requests, checking for special instructions from the requesting physicians. Consults with Radiologists as necessary.

+ Greets patients--confirming their identifications performing the correct procedures as directed and completely explaining the procedure to patient and family as directed.

+ Operates and enters information through the hospital computer system. Documents required information and patient history in the electronic medical record. Documents other information as required.

+ Completes examination, consultation, and billing procedures as required. Performs POC testing, Universal Protocol and other paperwork as applicable.

+ Accurately and appropriately utilizes all computer related equipment, such as the electronic health record, email and the intranet.

+ May require travel to various site locations.

+ The following duties are considered secondary to the primary duties listed above:

+ Performs visual preventive safety inspections. Completes warm-up procedures for each radiographic room equipment as assigned. Records quality control activities. Reports equipment conditions to immediate leadership or appropriate personnel.

+ Compliance with OSHA and other mandated safety procedures or regulations.

+ Maintains necessary inventory supplies for assigned workstation, rotating stock in an orderly fashion and eliminating outdated items.

+ Participates in the clinical education of Radiology students as required.

+ Participates in the on-call responsibilities for this position as required.

+ Other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities:

+ Minimum Required Qualifications:

+ Graduate of an AMA approved Radiological Technology School.

+ Certification in Radiological Technology, issued by the American Registry of Radiology Technologists: within eighteen 18 months of placement in position if hired placed prior to 1 01 2024; within twelve 12 months of placement in position if hired placed as of January 1, 2024.

+ CPR certification is required.

+ Valid driver's license may be required based upon position assignment .

+ Two 2 years of clinical experience beyond training.

+ ATTENTION CONCENTRATION: The following level of ability is essential for the jobholder to focus on certain aspects of current experience and reject others:

+ The position requires strong concentration skills. The individual must have the ability to voluntarily sustain concentration to a task over an extended period of time as a result of an effortful and usually deliberate heightened and focused state of attention.

+ NEW LEARNING AND MEMORY: The following level of ability is essential for the jobholder to learn and retain material:

+ A large portion of this position required reliance on verbal memory and new learning. Efficiency in processing of verbal information, either in written or spoken form, is a major requirement and prerequisite of the job. The individual must be able to attend to and process multiple bits of information simultaneously. The individual must be able to organize and categorize this information effectively so that later recall is feasible.

+ PROBLEM SOLVING, REASONING AND CREATIVE THINKING - The following level of ability that is essential for the jobholder to think in order to solve a problem by combining two or more elements from past experience or imaginative thought:

+ The position deals with issues or problems that often require thoughtful reasoning before arriving at approaches or solutions. Some independent thought, planning or origination of options and solutions is necessary. The individual must have the ability to apply principles of reasoning and problem solving to resolve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.

+ The following are essential requirements of the position in relation to job-worker situations. These items describe how a worker must adapt, adjust, conform or act:

+ Repetitive work: Ability to continuously perform the same type of work for extended periods of time, according to set procedures, sequence or pace.

+ Performing under stressful conditions: Ability to perform under stress when confronted with emergency, critical, unusual, or dangerous situations, or in situations in which working speed and sustained attention are critical aspects of the job; to be subject to danger or risk, or to tension as a regular, consistent part of the job.

+ Variety and change: Ability to perform a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature without loss of efficiency or composure involving significant differences in technologies, techniques, procedures, environmental factors, physical demands, or work situations.

+ Communication: Ability to exchange information with others clearly and concisely; to present ideas, facts and technical information.

+ Interpersonal relations: Ability to maintain relationships that facilitate task accomplishment; to cooperate and resolve conflicts; to recognize needs and be sensitive of others.

Credentials:

+ Basic Cardiac Life Support (Required)

+ Radiologic Technologist (Required)

Education or Equivalent Experience:

+ Vocational/Trade Diploma (Required)

+ Radiological Technology School - American Medical Association (AMA)

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.

Live Your Life's Work

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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