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Job Description

Job Summary

Reporting to the Radiology Manager, this position will maintain ~60% clinical duties, with the remainder of time spent in coordinating departmental operations and providing guidance to staff.

Essential Functions

• Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.

• Operates imaging equipment for diagnostic and/or therapeutic purposes

• Monitors patient condition during imaging procedures, alerting the physician of any complications.

Provides radiologists with high-quality images to aid in diagnosis

• Complies with all imaging safety regulations

• Properly positions patients and imaging equipment prior to procedures. Administers oral or

injected contract prior to procedures when necessary.

• Creates and maintains reports regarding patient data and radiologic treatment records

• Responsible for maintaining high quality imaging procedures produced by staff technologists.

Conducts on-going reviews to ensure quality of work, including conducting reviews for Quality

Assurance reports.

• Responsible for precepting new staff, developing staff and facilities to meet new and existing needs

• Organizes and coordinates services provided, oversees operations in accordance with hospital’s

policies and procedures

• Monitors and controls patient flow to optimize unit productivity. Assures that departmental policy

and procedure standards are implemented in all aspects of operation.

• Assists with departmental staffing schedules in order to ensure appropriate turnaround times are consistently maintained

Competencies (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required):

Radiology

Knowledge of radiography tools, techniques and applications, ability to utilize imaging technology on patients for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes.

Image Production and Evaluation

 Knowledge of radiographic equipment and processes, ability to use this knowledge to review and evaluate images generated in order to ensure their adequate quality for diagnostic activities.

Medical Equipment Management

Knowledge of the equipment used in clinical diagnosis, treatment and monitoring, ability to select,

procure, maintain, and quality check and dispose of medical equipment in compliance with related

policies.

Coaching Others

Knowledge of coaching concepts and methods, ability to encourage, motivate, and guide individuals or

teams in learning and improving effectiveness

Radiology Safety

Knowledge of radiation safety regulations, principles, techniques and nuclear materials handling, ability

to apply this knowledge to resolve safety issues

Radiology Policy and Ethics Compliance

Knowledge of radiology and applicable laws and regulations governing proper materials storage,

handling and disposal as well as radiology-related conduct, ability to demonstrate ethical behavior in

diverse situations.

Teamwork

Understanding of the necessity and value of teamwork, ability to work effectively as part of a team

Quality Management

Knowledge of and ability to apply appropriate policies, procedures and management methods to

maximize operating room efficiency and productivity

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

Education:

Associates degree may apply. Bachelor’s degree preferred.

AND

Experience:

5+ years of related experience

Minimum Certifications, Registration or License Requirements:

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

ARRT, RDMS, or NMTCB required. Advanced Certifications Modality specific preferred, Examples MRSO,

RVT, PET, CT, M

Obtain IV certification as necessary and administer contrast agent as required

Additional Information

May require travel between Jefferson sites

Work Shift

Worker Sub Type

Employee Entity

Primary Location Address

Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.    

Jefferson is committed to providing equal educa­tional and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status. 

Benefits

Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts. Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service. All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.

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