OUTREACH CT TECHNOLOGIST

Independence Health System; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$15,000 Sign On Bonus Eligible

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Pennsylvania is looking for a Radiology Technologist to perform quality exams and ensure safety protocols are adhered to. The role requires completion of a JRCERT accredited program and offers a $15,000 sign-on bonus. Candidates should have strong leadership and communication skills with zero to one year of experience, preferably in an outpatient setting. The position involves rotating shifts based on operational needs.

Qualifications

• Zero to one year of experience as a Radiology Technologist and CT Technologist.
• Strong ability to communicate complex topics to diverse audiences.
• Experience in an ambulatory outpatient setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform quality exams according to established protocols.
• Adhere to safety guidelines regarding patient and operator safety.
• Complete clinical and image documentation in the system.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Critical thinking

Communication

Education

Completion of a JRCERT accredited Radiologic Technology Program

Job description

Essential Job Functions

• Performs quality exams according to established protocols and policies
• Adheres to federal and state radiation safety guidelines and regulations regarding patient and operator safety
• Ensures proper collimation, shielding, and dose reduction
• Reviews and documents clinical history prior to performing exams
• Completes clinical and image documentation into the HIS/RIS system
• Timely and accurately charges exams
• Performs operator equipment checks including quality control testing according to established frequency
• Demonstrates the ability to work at outpatient services locations with cross training knowledge as required for facility efficiency as well as facility maintenance and inventory management
• Other duties as assigned.

Compensation and Benefits

• $15,000 Sign On Bonus Eligible

Required Qualifications/Experience

• Completion of a (JRCERT) accredited Radiologic Technology Program recognized by the ARRT.
• Zero (0) to One (1) year of experience as a Radiology Technologist and CT Technologist
• Strong leadership ability, good organizational skills, independent and critical thinking skills, sound judgment, and knowledge of legal aspects and liability of nursing practice.
• Strong ability to communicate complex and/or controversial topics and concepts to a wide and diverse audience.

Preferred Qualifications/Experience

• Training in the fields of CT scanning procedures. Successful completion of a specialized phlebotomy training course.
• Two (2) or more years experience as a CT Technologist.
• Experience in an ambulatory outpatient setting.
• Experience in Healthcare setting.

License, Certification & Clearances

• Current Registry with the ARRT
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) approved curriculum of the American Heart Association (CPR and AED) program.
• Act 33 with renewal.
• Act 34 with renewal.
• Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal.

Position Type / Expected Hours of Work

• Incumbent will be scheduled based on operational need (rotate shifts, standby, on-call, etc.).
• Travel may be expected locally between System locations.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Independence Health and its affiliated companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. It is their policy to prohibit discrimination of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or genetic information, or any other classification protected by law. Independence Health and its affiliated companies will comply with all applicable laws and regulations.

Disclaimer

This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Moreover, duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Work Environment

When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required.

Physical Demands

• Essential – Absolute Necessity.
• Marginal – Minimal Necessity.
• Constantly – 5.5 to 8 hours or more or 200 reps/shift.
• Frequently – 2.5 to 5.5 hours or more or 32-200 reps/shift.
• Occasionally – 0.25 to 2.5 hours or 2-32 reps/shift.
• Rarely – Less than 0.25 hours or less than 2 reps/shift.
• Physical Condition
• Essential
• Marginal
• Constantly
• Frequently
• Occasionally
• Rarely
• Never
• Extreme Heat
• Extreme Cold
• Heights
• Confined Spaces
• Extreme Noise(>85dB)
• Mechanical Hazards
• Use of Vibrating Tools
• Operates Vehicle
• Operates Heavy Equipment
• Use of Lifting/Transfer Devices
• Rotates All Shifts
• 8 Hours Shifts
• 10-12 Hours Shifts
• On-Call
• Overtime(+8/hrs/shift; 40/hr/wk)
• Travel Between Sites
• Direct Patient Care
• Respirator Protective Equipment
• Eye Protection
• Head Protection (hard hat)
• Hearing Protection
• Hand Protection
• Feet, Toe Protection
• Body Protection
• Latex Exposure
• Solvent Exposure
• Paint (direct use) Exposure
• Dust (sanding) Exposure
• Ethylene Oxide Exposure
• Cytotoxic (Chemo) Exposure
• Blood/Body Fluid Exposure
• Chemicals (direct use) Exposure
• Mist Exposure
• Wax Stripper (direct use)
• Non-Ionizing Radiation Exposure
• Ionizing Radiation Exposure
• Laser Exposure
• When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required.
• Bending (Stooping)
• Sitting
• Walking
• Climbing Stairs
• Climbing Ladders
• Standing
• Kneeling
• Squatting (Crouching)
• Twisting/Turning
• Keyboard/Computer Operation
• Gross Grasp
• Fine Finger Manipulation
• Hand/Arm Coordination
• Pushing/Pulling(lbs. of force)
• 50#
• Carry
• 10#
• Transfer/Push/Pull Patients
• Seeing Near w/Acuity
• Feeling (Sensation)
• Color Vision
• Hearing Clearly
• Pulling/Pushing Objects Overhead
• Reaching Above Shoulder Level
• Reaching Forward
• Lifting Floor to Knuckle
• 10#
• Lifting Seat Pan to Knuckle
• 50#
• Lifting Knuckle to Shoulder
• 35#
• 50#
• Lifting Shoulder to Overhead
• 10#