Description

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.

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Penn Medicine Valley Forge is looking for a per-diem Radiographer!!!!

Summary:

The Radiographer utilizes medical imaging equipment to create images of patients for the physician to use in the diagnosis of injuries and disease

Responsibilities:

• Reviews x-ray requisitions to determine type of exam. Takes and documents the clinical history and reviews ordered prior to the imaging of the patient. If changes in the exam are necessary follows procedure for noting those changes in the system

• Maintains accurate records for individual patient exams. Properly executes scan by utilizing the appropriate protocol based on the patient history

• Operates and troubleshoots radiographic and darkroom equipment. Performs QA on images

• Maintains necessary inventory of supplies for assigned room or work area as needed

• Keeps imaging room, equipment, changing areas, common or hall space clean and organized. Rotates stock in an orderly fashion

• Completes all related documentation and distributes images to proper area for reading

• Call in results as determined by the provider

• Completes exams in the system and makes changes as necessary, documents appropriate procedure code for billing purpose

• Performs duties in accordance with Penn Medicine and entity values, policies, and procedures

• Other duties as assigned to support the unit, department, entity, and health system organization

Credentials:

Completion of an AMA approved Radiologic Technology program with registry by the ARRT(Required)

Education or Equivalent Experience:

H.S. Diploma/GED (Required)

1+ years radiography experience (Preferred)

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.

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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.

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