Radiology Tech - Special Studies
West Chester, Pennsylvania
Employer: Pennsylvania Medicine
Industry: Radiology/Imaging
Salary: Competitive
Job type: Full-Time
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?
Summary:
Responsibilities:
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We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action 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.
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?
Summary:
- Under the direction of a Radiologist, the Special Studies Technologist performs all relevant therapeutic and diagnostic testing associated with the Special Studies service, in compliance with all departmental and governmental regulations (DEP / NRC). The Special Studies Technologist will assume "on-call" status according to the needs of the Department.
Responsibilities:
- Clinical:
- Performs all necessary checks for accuracy of the prescription, precertification/authorization if required by individual insurance companies, Soarian order and patient identification
- Assists the patient in the emotional and physical needs (based on age) for specific nuclear medicine procedures. Explains procedures to each patient prior to initiation of test. Provides for and assesses patient comfort and safety prior to, during, and after completion of test.
- Perform nuclear medicine procedures following appropriate imaging protocols under the direction of the radiologist.
- Ability to start, monitors, and remove IV's.
- Preparation /Administration of all applicable pharmaceuticals as related to specific testing protocols.
- Compiles and reviews images, provides applicable comparison studies, and prepares documentation for the interpretation
- Clean, adjust and perform routine maintenance on equipment; stock and replenish supplies as required
- Quality:
- Performs, evaluates, and documents QC based on established department protocols on all cameras, instruments, or computer systems.
- Follow radiation safety guidelines as required by state and NRC regulations. Understands and follows ALARA and QMP programs.
- Performs, evaluates, and documents all surveys, wipes, and dosing in accordance with department protocols.
- Oversees all compliance and documentation.
- Professional:
- Demonstrates excellent customer service.
- Demonstrates excellent work ethic by performing as team player in a changing environment. Displays positive attitude and is helpful in department problem solving. Accepts constructive feedback.
- Follows hospital and department rules and protocols while maintaining professional appearance. Maintains good attendance records. Communicates in meetings and with fellow workers. Keeps licensing credentials up to date and valid.
- Amer Registry Radiologic Tech (Required)
- Basic Cardiac Life Support (Required)
- H.S. Diploma/GED (Required)
- Other
- Completion of 4 year Nuclear Medicine/Special Studies program
Live Your Life's Work
We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action 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.
Created: 2024-06-07
Reference: 222560
Country: United States
State: Pennsylvania
City: West Chester
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