CT Technologist - Full time, Weekends

Penn Medicine; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading academic medical center where you will play a crucial role in providing high-quality diagnostic imaging. As a CT Technologist, you'll work with a dedicated team to deliver exceptional patient care while utilizing state-of-the-art technology. This position offers a competitive salary and a generous sign-on bonus, along with a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health and well-being. Embrace the opportunity to make a difference in patients' lives while advancing your career in a collaborative and innovative environment.

Benefits

Sign-on Bonus up to $10,000

Prepaid Tuition Assistance

Comprehensive Benefits Program

Qualifications

• Graduate of an AMA-approved Radiological Technology program.
• Must obtain CT Certification within 18 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine diagnostic radiographic CT procedures.
• Operate and document information through the hospital computer system.

Skills

Radiologic Technology

Patient Care

Imaging Procedures

CT Certification

CPR Certification

Education

Graduate of an AMA-approved Radiological Technology School

Certification in Nuclear Medicine

Degree in Radiation Therapy

Tools

Electronic Health Record Systems

Radiographic Equipment

Job description

The Penn Medicine Careers Page includes open opportunities from Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health.
If you want to view LG Health job openings posted before December 9th, 2024, please visit http://www.lghealthjobs.org .

Job ID: 252051
Category: Radiology/Imaging
Work Type: FT
Location: Lancaster, PA, United States

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 (prorated based on FTE) with a 2 year commitment. (External and internal eligible candidates only).

SCHEDULE: Full time (36 hours per week/.9 FTE). Second shift with hours between 2:30pm-11pm. Every third weekend, holiday, 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.