PRN Radiology Technician - Penn Presbyterian Medical Center

Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of imaging procedures in all areas of Diagnostic Radiology.
• Responsible for patient safety and functions as the first-line interface with patients to successfully accomplish their imaging needs.
• Maintains working knowledge of hospital and departmental policies.
• Represents the department as a skilled, competent professional.
• Operates digital equipment, using cassettes and CR system.
• Operates Radiology equipment in the O.R., including C-arms, portable machines, etc.
• Performs Radiographic studies as ordered on nursing units using portable X-ray equipment.
• Practices proper radiation protection techniques (wears film badge at all times, wears body aprons and thyroid shields when necessary, shields patients, collimates films and avoids rerays).
• Prepares supplies and patient radiographic exams.
• Ensures that exam room is clean, orderly, and with adequate supplies to perform examinations.
• Instructs radiographic students with proper procedures and techniques.
• Maintains equipment in good working order, and contacts Service Company when equipment needs repair or adjustment.
• May perform routine office duties such as reception, placing Radiology orders in RIS, keeping records and processing films when necessary.
• Always verifies patient ID, by way of a minimum of Two (2) identifying pieces of patient information from the patient, such as name and D.O.B.
• Verifies the order by reading written notes, as well as checking for on-line orders.
• Answers all patient questions, practices good customer service by keeping waiting patients informed about delays when they happen.
• Practices hospital policy on effective hand hygiene between cases, etc.
• Helps with other areas in Radiology when assigned or needed.

Qualifications

• Amer Registry Radiologic Tech (Required)
• ARRT eligible and registered within one year of hire date required.