CT Technologist - Per Diem

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A Brief Overview

Under the direction of the CT Team Leader, performs a variety of CT procedures at a technical level not requiring constant supervision of technical detail.

What You Will Do

• Conducts a variety of computed tomography (CT) procedures including assisting radiologists with biopsies, cardiac CT, CT Angiograms, and post-processing.
• Selects proper protocol and technical factors, positioning devices and study specific equipment 100% of the time.
• Produces computed tomography scans for diagnostic interpretation.
• Provides protection in accordance with prescribed radiation safety standards to ensure the wellbeing of patients, hospital personnel, general public and self while performing any duties 100% of the time.
• Identifies and archives patient's images. Maintains records of exams.
• Responsible for proper identification on images, including both identification and demographic information 100% of the time.
• Documents all related data. Maintains appropriate records of examinations and CT procedure log 100% of the time.
• Identifies, processes, transfers and archives patient exams including exam records, images and patient demographics.
• Maintains the integrity and security of the radiology information systems 100% of the time.
• Administration
• Conducts self in a professional manner.
• Subject to on-call status including weekends and holidays.
• Refers any unresolved problems relating to staffing, morale, work methods, discipline and other activities to the CT Team Leader Technologist 100% of the time.
• Promotes professionalism, continuing education, and staff development 100% of the time.
• Participates in the formal in-service program provided for the Radiology Complex 95% of the time.
• Responds promptly and positively to patients, families, associates, and all others in a respectful, courteous, and confidential manner.
• Always maintains identifiable/professional attire, including using name tags and ID cards.
• Follows hospital and department procedures and policies.
• Knowledge of HIPAA regulations.
• Greets patients, families, co-workers and others in a calm, professional, friendly manner; makes eye contact, initiates conversation, and identifies self by name.
• Attends mandatory sessions/meetings/in-services.
• Adheres to attendance policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates knowledge and application of CHOP and department policies and procedures.
• Review policy and procedure updates from managers and CHOP.
• Resolve or escalate complex issues.
• Monitors CHOP email on a regular basis to keep informed regarding scheduling updates, workflow updates, policy and procedure updates and all information relevant to the position.
• All other duties as assigned.
• Provides or facilitates a clean, safe, quiet, and secure environment for all.
• Reports any incident that seems unusual/deficient to supervisor and/or Security.
• Corrects and/or reports unsafe, unsecured, or unclean environment to supervisor and/or Environmental, Health and Safety, or Facilities departments.
• Always takes breaks away from patient and family areas.
• Keeps self and work area neat and organized.
• Participates collaboratively in staff meetings, committees, projects and teams to resolve conflicts and meet institutional goals.
• Attends staff meetings as requested 100% of the time. Is recognized as an "informed" participant or committee member by peers. Completes assignments on time 100% of the time.
• Reviews and contributes to the attainment of departmental and CHOP goals annually.
• Participates and contributes to team projects.
• Demonstrates knowledge of constant quality improvement values and participates in CHOP and departmental Quality Improvement initiatives.
• Identifies own learning needs and obtains necessary education to meet requirements of position.
• Attends mandatory education programs 100% of the time.
• Documents and reports all necessary education and training.
• Applies education and training to daily work to enhance job knowledge and skills.
• Reviews learning needs with supervisor to set individual education and learning goals annually.
• Follows CHOP and departmental cost control standards: monitors usage of supplies and equipment to eliminate or minimize waste and/or misuse.
• Demonstrates knowledge and ability to render age-appropriate care and services based on patients' developmental needs.
• Provides Family Centered Care.
• All other duties as assigned.

Education Qualifications

• High School Diploma / GED - Required
• Certificate Radiology - Required

Experience Qualifications

• At least two (2) years of work experience and/or trained in a CHOP affiliated program - Required
• Pediatric Experience - Preferred

Licenses and Certifications

• Computed Tomography (CT) - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) - upon hire - Required or
• Computed Tomography (CT) - Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) - upon hire - Required and
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) - issued through on organization that requires a hands-on instructor lead psychomotor skills verification (ex. American Heart Association or Red Cross). - upon hire - Required

Skills and Abilities

• Intermediate knowledge of MRI Imaging (Required proficiency)
• Intermediate knowledge of Radiology Information System (Required proficiency)
• Provides Family Centered Care (Required proficiency)
• Integrates knowledge and assessment of child and family (Age Specific Competency) (Required proficiency)
• Ability to handle confidential matters and matters (Required proficiency)
• Able to handle multiple tasks (Required proficiency)
• Ability to handle confidential materials and matters (Required proficiency)
• Strong organizational skills (Required proficiency)
• Excellent phone etiquette and communication skills (Required proficiency)

To carry out its mission, CHOP is committed to supporting the health of our patients, families, workforce, and global community. As a condition of employment, CHOP employees who work in patient care buildings or who have patient facing responsibilities must receive an annual influenza vaccine.

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