Radiology Tech Associate (Part Time) Jefferson Health Abington

This part-time position covers 5 sites: Abington, Lansdale, Warminster, Blue Bell, and North Willow Grove. Candidates must be able to work at all locations.

About the Role

The Radiology Technical Aide performs a wide variety of routine duties including clerical, non-technical, and patient-related functions. Responsibilities include assisting radiologists, technologists, nurses, and other clinical and support staff while providing a broad range of healthcare services such as patient check-in, preparation for visits, assistance with procedures, and patient transporting. The role may involve working in various imaging sections and assisting with multiple radiology modalities or clinical services based on operational needs.

Responsibilities

• Interact with co-workers, visitors, and staff consistent with Jefferson’s values.
• Transport patients to and from all areas in the Department of Radiology, monitor patient support devices, and provide overall patient care.
• Monitor patients as needed.
• Assist in radiological rooms by providing blankets, bedpans, clothing changes, and other support to patients and technologists.
• Inspect and replenish stock and linen in all patient care areas, ensuring adequate inventory of supplies.
• Prepare examination rooms for the next procedure.
• Provide backup support to front office and film room staff, and perform special projects and clean-up tasks as assigned.
• Train new transporters/escorts in proper patient care techniques.
• Procure appropriate patient documentation prior to leaving a nursing floor.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 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 transfers using beds, wheelchairs, or stretchers.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and projects while meeting objectives and deadlines.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and privacy.

Physical Demands

• Lift and carry 40-50 lbs (e.g., push/pull patients on beds or stretchers requiring 29 lbs of push force, lateral transfers up to 50 lbs of patient weight).
• Frequent to continuous standing and walking (transporters may walk 8-10 miles per shift).
• Perform activities specific to the role, including kneeling, bending, squatting, and performing CPR.

Schedule

Part-time, 20 hours per week. Rotating shifts.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (with prescription coverage), dental, vision, life, and AD&D insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Retirement plans.
• Tuition assistance and access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full-time service or two years of part-time service.
• Voluntary benefits, including group insurance rates and discounts.
• All colleagues, including those working less than part-time (e.g., per diem, adjunct faculty, Jeff Temps), have access to medical insurance.