Radiology Tech Associate (Per Diem) - Torresdale

Jefferson Health Plans • Philadelphia, PA

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About The Position

The Radiology Technical Aide performs a wide variety of routine duties including clerical, non-technical and patient related functions. Radiology Technical Aide is responsible for assisting radiologists, technologists, nurses and other clinical and support staff and providing a broad range of health care services such as: patient check-in, preparation for the visit, assistance with procedures, and patient transporting. The Radiology Technical Aide may be assigned to work in a variety of imaging sections, assist multiple radiology modalities and/or clinical services per operational needs.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/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 patient transfers utilizing beds, wheelchairs or stretchers.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks/projects and meets objectives and deadlines
• Ability to maintain patient confidentiality and privacy.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients to and from all areas in the Department of Radiology, monitor patient support devices and provide overall patient care.
• Monitors patients when needed.
• Assist in Radiological rooms by giving blankets, bedpans, clothing changes, etc. to the patient and assist the technologists as needed
• Inspect and replenish stock and linen in all patient care areas.
• Ensures adequate inventory of stock & non-stock supplies.
• Prepare the examination room for the next procedure.
• Provides back-up to the front office and film room staff, and perform numerous “special projects” and clean-up tasks as assigned.
• Trains new transporters/escorts in proper patient care techniques.
• Procures appropriate patient documentation prior to leaving a nursing floor.

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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• In keeping with Jefferson's Mission, We Improve Lives, it is our goal to recruit, retain, develop and reward highly-qualified employees.
• Jefferson encourages its employees to expand their knowledge and develop their careers through growth opportunities and continuing education.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED