Radiologic Technologist I - Urgent Care

SHIFT:

Schedule:

2-3 weekdays (1:30PM-10PM) & rotating weekends (9:30AM-10PM)

Location:

Primarily Bucks County Urgent Care; should be available to cover at Abington Urgent Care as needed

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What you will do

• Radiology: Performs all general diagnostic techniques and examinations according to the procedures determined by the radiologist and the requesting physician.
• Manually schedules exams in IDX-Rad. and completes Epic procedures for radiology testing. Identify, develop and digitize patient films.
• Maintain appropriate record of exams.
• Complies with all quality assurance practices.
• Complete CEU’s as required for licensure and/or registration.
• Other responsibilities associated with this position may include but are not limited to:
• Orthopaedics: Able to apply all types of casting materials (plaster/fiberglass) independently with the surgeon on the premises as patient care requires. Cast application includes: short arm casts, long arm casts, short leg casts, long leg casts, cylinder casts, splints (arm/leg), finger splits and all soft goods.
• Safely remove all types of casts without patient injury with surgeon on the premises. Assist surgeon in application/removal of casts. Maintain adequate supplies of slings, splints and casting materials.
• Order supplies as needed.; participate in product trials as appropriate.
• Ensure presence and maintenance of cast saws and other cast removal equipment.
• Complete patient billing process as assigned.
• Instruct patients and families on cast care.
• Participate in yearly mandatory competency skills revalidation classes on casting at the Main Campus.
• Patient Flow: Using CHOP standards, policy and procedures, assists medical and nursing staff by: obtaining and recording physical measurements: weight, height, head circumference, growth chart completion; obtain and record vital signs along with pain screening; document data specific to department requirements, i.e., EPIC vs. paper; perform basic laboratory testing on the premises within POCT standards; perform electrocardiograms(EKG) and Holter monitor using age specific standards; ability to identify patients in distress and notify appropriate care team member in a timely fashion; clean and sterilize medical instruments using health system standards; order supplies and stock exam rooms. Participate in yearly mandatory competency skills revalidation.
• Verifying accurately entering essential patient information into the hospital registration and scheduling system with a 90% accuracy.
• Reconciliation of daily services to include collection and processing of payments received, schedule follow up appointments, & enter diagnosis codes according to pre-established practice guidelines.
• Other areas of responsibility may include answering telephones, daily maintenance voicemail retrieval and accurate message transcription and follow through, distribution of mail, and clerical duties as assigned.
• Daily maintenance of patient records and provider schedules while following HIPPA guidelines

Education Qualifications

• High School Diploma / GED Required
• Technical Diploma Radiologic Technology Required

Experience Qualifications

• Pediatric experience Preferred
• At least one (1) year related experience Preferred

Licenses and Certifications

• Radiology Technologist (RT) - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) - upon hire - Required
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) - issued through on organization that requires a hands-on instructor lead psychomotor skills verification (ex. American Heart Association or Red Cross). - within 3 months - Required

Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of Computed Radiography (CR) Radiology Equipment
• Ability to react and communicate clearly, calmly and effectively
• Perform care according to developmental age of the patient
• Ability to work effectively in a team

To carry out its mission, CHOP is committed to supporting the health of our patients, families, workforce, and global community. As a condition of employment, CHOP employees who work in patient care buildings or who have patient facing responsibilities must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and receive an annual influenza vaccine. Learn more.
Employees may request exemptions for valid religious and medical reasons. Start dates may be delayed until candidates are immunized or exemption requests are reviewed.
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