CT Technologist (Part Time) - Abington

Jefferson Health Plans; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and prescription insurance

Dental and vision

Retirement plan

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Abington Memorial Hospital in Pennsylvania is seeking a CT Technologist to perform computerized tomography examinations under the supervision of a radiologist, adhering to established protocols and producing high-quality images for physician review.

You will deliver patient care and education before, during and after imaging, maintain CT equipment, follow radiation safety guidelines, and participate in continuing education to support licensure and professional growth.

Qualifications

• ARRT CT certification or CT program completion.
• Knowledge of RIS systems.
• Knowledge of PACS systems.
• IV Certification.
• BLS certification (AHA).

Responsibilities

• Operate CT scanners to produce diagnostic images per protocol.
• Ensure accurate patient positioning and proper preparation during scanning procedures.
• Demonstrates proper filming procedure and critiques films for physician interpretation.
• Follow radiation safety guidelines and protect patients during imaging.
• Create hard copy records of exams and transfer data to PACS; maintain system/billing accuracy.

Skills

ARRT CT certification

RIS knowledge

PACS knowledge

IV Certification

BLS (AHA)

Education

ARRT CT program graduate

High School Diploma/GED with CT certification

Tools

RIS systems

PACS systems

Job description

Number of Positions In Requisition

1

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

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

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.

Work Shift

Rotating (United States of America)

Worker Sub Type

Regular

Employee Entity

Abington Memorial Hospital

Primary Location Address

1200 Old York Road, Abington, 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 educational 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 diemcolleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.