What are the responsibilities and job description for the 811336 CT Technologist position at Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System?
Description
Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.
Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work?
LOCATION: Lancaster General Hospital in Lancaster, PA. SIGN-ON BONUS: Up to $10,000 with a 2 year commitment (External candidates only). SCHEDULE: Full time (40 hours per week/1.0 FTE). Night shift. Weekend, Holiday, and On-call rotation. POSITION SUMMARY: The Computerized Tomography (CT) Technologist is responsible for providing radiographic care for the purpose of diagnostic and/or treatment of anatomic and physiologic disorders. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Qualified individuals must have the ability (with or without reasonable accommodation) to perform the following duties: Performs all routine diagnostic radiographic CT procedures through proper patient positioning and technique selection, in accordance with established 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. Accurately and appropriately utilizes all computer related equipment, such as the electronic health record, email and the intranet. SECONDARY FUNCTIONS: The following duties are considered secondary to the primary duties listed above: 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. Functions as an X-Ray Technologist, as needed, at defined service locations. Participates in the clinical education of Radiology students as required. Participates in the on-call responsibilities for this position as required. Other duties as assigned. JOB REQUIREMENTS MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Graduate of an AMA-approved Radiological Technology, Nuclear Medicine or Radiation Therapy School. Certification/degree in Radiologic Technology, Nuclear Medicine, Computerized Tomography, or Radiation Therapy. CT Technologist must obtain CT Certification within 18 months of hire. CPR certification is required. Must have worked or studied in patient care environment and performed high quality imaging procedures. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Two (2) years of advanced imaging experience. We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.
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We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.
Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.
Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work?
LOCATION: Lancaster General Hospital in Lancaster, PA. SIGN-ON BONUS: Up to $10,000 with a 2 year commitment (External candidates only). SCHEDULE: Full time (40 hours per week/1.0 FTE). Night shift. Weekend, Holiday, and On-call rotation. POSITION SUMMARY: The Computerized Tomography (CT) Technologist is responsible for providing radiographic care for the purpose of diagnostic and/or treatment of anatomic and physiologic disorders. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Qualified individuals must have the ability (with or without reasonable accommodation) to perform the following duties: Performs all routine diagnostic radiographic CT procedures through proper patient positioning and technique selection, in accordance with established 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. Accurately and appropriately utilizes all computer related equipment, such as the electronic health record, email and the intranet. SECONDARY FUNCTIONS: The following duties are considered secondary to the primary duties listed above: 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. Functions as an X-Ray Technologist, as needed, at defined service locations. Participates in the clinical education of Radiology students as required. Participates in the on-call responsibilities for this position as required. Other duties as assigned. JOB REQUIREMENTS MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Graduate of an AMA-approved Radiological Technology, Nuclear Medicine or Radiation Therapy School. Certification/degree in Radiologic Technology, Nuclear Medicine, Computerized Tomography, or Radiation Therapy. CT Technologist must obtain CT Certification within 18 months of hire. CPR certification is required. Must have worked or studied in patient care environment and performed high quality imaging procedures. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Two (2) years of advanced imaging experience. We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.
Live Your Life's Work
We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.
Salary : $10,000
