CT Technologist - full time, nights

Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $10,000

Shift differential

On-call and weekend rotations

Job summary

Penn Medicine's CT Technologist role at Lancaster General Hospital in Lancaster, PA, requires performing diagnostic CT procedures and interfacing with Radiology staff. The position includes full-time night shift, on-call requirements, and weekend rotations.

Qualified candidates will be AMA/NMTCB/ARRT accredited, with CRT credentials within 18 months of hire and CPR within 30 days. Excellent patient care and EMR documentation are essential responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an AMA-approved Radiological Technology, Nuclear Medicine or Radiation Therapy School.
• Active ARRT registration in Radiologic Technology, Computed Tomography, or Radiation Therapy; or NMTCB certification.
• CT credentials from ARRT or NMTCB within 18 months from date of hire.
• CPR certification within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine diagnostic CT procedures with proper patient positioning and technique.
• Receives requests and checks for special instructions from referring physicians; consults with Radiologists as needed.
• Greets patients, verifies identifications, explains procedures to patient and family.
• Operates hospital computer system and documents patient history in EMR.
• Completes examination, consultation, and billing procedures as required.
• Utilizes computer-related equipment including EMR, email, and intranet.

Education

AMA-approved Radiological Technology school or NMTCB/NMTCB Certification

ARRT registration in Radiologic Technology, CT, or Radiation Therapy

CPR certification within 30 days of hire

Tools

Hospital EMR / EHR system

Job description

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.

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

Eligible internal and external candidates may receive a sign-on bonus of up to $10,000.00, based on weekly hours worked, with a two-year commitment.

• Increased, competitive pay rates
• Shift differential and weekend stipend available for eligible positions
• All positions require up to a 1-hour response time
• CT training provided for new Radiography graduates and experienced X-ray technologists

AVAILABLE POSITIONS

Full time (40 hours/week), night shift

• Every 3rd or 4th weekend rotation
• Up to 6 weeks of on-call per year
• Two full on-call weekends per year
• Every 3rd holiday per year

Full-time (36 hours/week), night shift

• Hours are from 11:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m.
• Every 3rd or 4th weekend rotation
• Up to 6 weeks of on-call per year
• Two full on-call weekends per year
• Every 3rd holiday per year

Full-time (36 hours/week), weekends, night shift

• Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
• Hours are from 3:00 p.m.–3:00 a.m.
• Holidays worked only when they coincide with scheduled 3 workdays

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.

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduate of an AMA-approved Radiological Technology, Nuclear Medicine or Radiation Therapy School.
• Active registration with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in Radiologic Technology, Computed Tomography, or Radiation Therapy; or active certification from the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) as a Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist or in Computed Tomography.
• CT credentials from either ARRT or NMTCB within 18 months from date of hire.
• CPR certification is required within 30 days of hire.

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 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.