Full Time Enterprise Rotating CT Technologist (RadForce)

Job Details RadForce Technologists travels between Jefferson Health locations with a Premium/higher Pay Rates. Technologists will be hired into a tier based on distance traveled. Tier 1: Float within 1 Region Tier 2: Float between 2 Regions Tier 3: Float between 3 Regions Regions North Region: Abington, Lansdale, Torresdale, Bucks, Frankford, and Einstein Montgomery Central Region: TJUH, Jefferson Hospital for Neuroscience, Methodist, and Einstein Main East Region: Cherry Hill, Stratford, Washington Township At Jefferson Health, we are committed to building diverse pipelines for our RadForce Technologists while ensuring flexibility in staffing across our hospitals. By strategically deploying our highly skilled Technologists to areas of greatest need, we enhance patient care and efficiency. As ambassadors for Jefferson, our Technologists have a profound impact on the lives of patients, families, visitors, and colleagues throughout the health system, exemplifying our commitment to excellence and compassionate care. 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. Essential Functions Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson. 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 exams 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. Other duties as assigned. Competencies (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required) Knowledge of RIS systems Knowledge of PAC’s systems IV Certification Minimum Education and Experience Requirements Graduate of an approved American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) program and documentation of formal CT program. Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification. CT Registry Work Shift Rotating (United States of America) Worker Sub Type Regular Employee Entity Thomas Jefferson University Primary Location Address 111 S 11th Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr