CT Technologist (Full Time) - Einstein Center One

Albert Einstein Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life and AD&D insurance

Disability insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Retirement plans

Tuition assistance

Group insurance discounts

Tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson 

Job summary

Albert Einstein Medical Center in Philadelphia is seeking a CT Technologist to perform CT examinations under radiologist supervision. You will ensure high-quality imaging, position patients properly, and deliver patient care before, during, and after procedures.

Responsibilities include operating CT scanners, adhering to radiation safety guidelines, performing PACS/RIS duties, and maintaining equipment. A CT program graduate with ARRT certification and BLS/AHA training is required, with

Qualifications

• Graduate of an ARRT CT program or CT certification.
• Knowledge of RIS systems and PACS
• IV certification and BLS/AHA training
• Commitment to radiation safety and quality imaging
• Ability to operate CT scanners and position patients correctly

Responsibilities

• Operate CT scanners to produce diagnostic-quality images.
• Position patients and adjust settings to ensure safety and accuracy.
• Maintain proper filming procedures and review images for clarity.
• Adhere to radiation safety guidelines and protection measures.
• Create hard copies/CDs and transfer data to PACS/RIS.
• Complete exams in Radiology Information System and perform PACS QC.
• Maintain CT equipment with routine cleaning and testing.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor or manager.

Skills

ARRT CT certification

RIS knowledge

PACS knowledge

IV certification

BLS

AHA certification

Education

ARRT CT program graduate

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

RIS systems

PACS systems

Job description

Number of Positions In Requisition 0 Job Details Under the supervision of a radiologist, the CT Technologist performs Computerized Tomographic (CT) examinations on patients in accordance with established protocol and procedures. Ensures the production of quality imaging and prepares pertinent patient information for physician and care team's review. Delivers patient care and education before, during and after imaging procedures.

Job Description Summary

Under the supervision of a radiologist, the CT Technologist performs Computerized Tomographic (CT) examinations on patients in accordance with established protocol and procedures. Ensures the production of quality imaging and prepares pertinent patient information for physician and care team's review. Delivers patient care and education before, during and after imaging procedures.

Job Duties

• Operates CT scanners to produce radiographs according to departmental procedures; ensures the quality of pictures are satisfactory for diagnostic purposes.
• Ensures accurate positioning and proper preparation for patients during scanning procedures; conducts timely adjustments of patient position and/or medical dosages according to anatomical circumstances and other technical factors.
• Demonstrates proper filming procedure and critiques films to ensure accuracy and clarity for physician interpretation.
• Implements radiation safety guidelines and conducts proper radiation protection during the imaging process.
• Creates hardcopy record of exam via CD-R, films and data transfer to PACS.
• Completes exam in Radiology Information System.
• Performs QC on exam in PACS to maintain system and billing accuracy.
• Maintains CT Scanning equipment by performing scheduled cleaning, testing and documenting results; notifies supervision of malfunctioning equipment.
• Performs other related technologist duties as directed by the lead technologist, supervisor or manager, including those related to quality assurance and/or control.

Responsible for maintaining continuing education required for licenses and job position Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.(Do not delete, move or over-write this statement) Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Specialized Diploma :Graduate of an approved American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) program and documentation of formal CT program. or High School Diploma/GED with CT certification Knowledge of RIS systems Knowledge of PAC’s systems IV Certification BLS - Basic Life Support AHA - American Heart Association Additional Qualifications

Additional Qualifications

Physical Demands Lift and carry 40-50 lbs. Examples: Push/pull patients on bed, stretcher (requires 29 lbs. push force), lateral transfers up to 50 lbs. of the patient's weight. Frequent to continuous standing/walking. Patient transporters can walk 8-10 miles per shift. Patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.

Benefits

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

Location / Work Shift

Work Shift Workday Day (United States of America) Worker Sub Type Regular Employee Entity Albert Einstein Medical Center Primary Location Address 9880 Bustleton Avenue, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America

About Jefferson

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.

Equal Opportunity

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Mission & Values

In keeping with Jefferson's Mission, We Improve Lives, it is our goal to recruit, retain, develop and reward highly-qualified employees. If you are enthusiastic, caring and dedicated to service excellence, we invite you to consider joining Jefferson. Jefferson encourages its employees to expand their knowledge and develop their careers through growth opportunities and continuing education. With a long standing history, Jefferson has been advancing the medical field from the heart of Center City Philadelphia for nearly 200 years. Our Mission, We Improve Lives, expands to every corner of the organization. From our weekly farmer’s market, to our new Jefferson Accelerator Zone for innovation, our employees’ passion for the community is evident by the daily gestures towards our patients, students and each other.