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Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System · 5 months ago

X-Ray Technologist - full time, days

Lancaster, PA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

2+ years exp

Penn Medicine, part of the University of Pennsylvania Health System, is committed to providing exceptional patient care, conducting innovative research, and educating future medical leaders. The X-Ray Technologist will perform routine diagnostic radiographic procedures, ensuring proper patient positioning and adherence to safety protocols while collaborating with physicians and radiologists.

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Responsibilities

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

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Maintains necessary inventory supplies for assigned workstation, rotating stock in an orderly fashion and eliminating outdated items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

Qualification

Radiological Technology CertificationBasic Cardiac Life SupportClinical ExperiencePatient PositioningElectronic Medical RecordRadiation ProtectionCommunication Skills

Required

Graduate of an AMA approved Radiological Technology School

Certification in Radiological Technology, issued by the American Registry of Radiology Technologists, is required to be obtained within six (6) months of placement in position if hired after 8/1/2025, or twelve (12) months if hired between 1/1/2024 and 7/31/2025, or eighteen (18) months if hired prior to 1/1/2024

CPR certification is required within 30 days of hire

Basic Cardiac Life Support (Required)

Radiologic Technologist (Required)

Preferred

Two (2) years of clinical experience beyond training

Benefits

Sign-on bonus: Up to $5,000.00 (prorated based on hours worked per week) with a 2-year commitment.

Comprehensive compensation and benefits program

One of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region.

Company

Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System

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Penn Medicine is a world leader in academic medicine, setting the standard for cutting-edge research, compassionate patient care, and the education of future health care professionals.

Founded in 1765

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

10001+ employees