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Radiology Technician (19477)

Jefferson Health

Spring House, PA

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Cardiac Monitoring, Clinical Assessment, Clinical Medicine, Clinical Research, Decision Support, Detail Oriented, Diversity, Documentation, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Health Plan, Healthcare, Healthcare Management, Healthcare Quality, Higher Education, Hospital, Identify Issues, Information Technology & Information Systems, Insurance, Managed Care, Medical Records, Medical Tests, Medical Treatment, Medications, Military, Nonprofit, Nursing, Organizational Development/Management, Outpatient Care, Oximetry, Patient Care, Patient Safety, Prescription Drugs, Psychology, Radiology, Registered Nurse (RN), Risk Management, Surveillance, Technical/Engineering Design, Telemetry, Testing, Training/Teaching, Treatment Plan, Urgent Care
LOCATION
Spring House, PA
POSTED
2 days ago
Job Details
With a commitment to patient- and family-centered care, provides continuous surveillance of telemetry patients in ways that values the uniqueness of each individual and addresses the physical, psychological, emotional, and social needs of the diversity of patients served by Jefferson Health. Assures proper procedures regarding telemetry monitoring are followed. Follows established policies and procedures for documenting and reporting patient information. Works collaboratively with the healthcare team to provide quality patient care and a safe environment.

JobDescription

Job Duties
  • Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.
  • Recognizes the patients, their family/designated care partner(s) in providing safe, compassionate and coordinated care based on respect for patient's personal preferences, priorities, needs, and cultural beliefs and values.
  • Minimizes risk of harm to patients and others by following established nursing practices and protocols and individual performance.
  • Uses information technology to communicate, manage knowledge, mitigate error, and support ethical decision making.
  • Continuously and attentively monitors patients' cardiac rhythms and pulse oximetry, accurately interpreting and communicating baseline variations to Registered Nurse.
  • Collects data and documents interpreted rhythms and significant events during shift. Completes required reporting.
  • Maintains equipment and assists with application, return, and troubleshooting, escalating according to established procedures if necessary.


Minimum Qualifications
  • Cultural Awareness Knowledge of people with diverse backgrounds and the ability to convey respect and connect effectively.
  • Health Information Documentation - Knowledge of the relevance of health information and appropriate documentation methods, ability to record medical histories, symptoms, vital signs, medications, diagnoses, treatment plans, procedures, tests, and medical results in written or electronic form. (THNU0290)
  • Patient Safety - Knowledge of the risks faced by patients in a healthcare environment, and the ability to take steps to reduce these risks. (THNU0300)
  • Life Support - Knowledge of the process taken to restore and maintain essential physiological functions, and the ability to apply these processes in a patient care situation. (THNU0320)
  • Accuracy and Attention to Detail - Understanding of the necessity and value of accuracy and attention to detail, ability to process information with high levels of accuracy. (I0960)
  • High School Diploma or equivalent required


Work Shift
Workday Night (United States of America)

Worker Sub Type
Regular

Employee Entity
Albert Einstein Medical Center
Primary Location Address
559 W. Germantown Pike, East Norriton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

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 educa-tional 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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About the Company

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Jefferson Health