Job Details

*RadForce Technologists travels between Jefferson Health locations with a Premium/higher Pay Rates.

The Jefferson Health RadForce Team is a dynamic, internal workforce comprised of our most skilled technologists in all modalities. RadForce Technologists are strategically deployed across the Jefferson Health system to support areas with the highest demand - ensuring optimal care and operational efficiency.

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

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 diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.

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Jefferson Health

Enterprise Rotating CT Technologist

About the Job

Requirements

Responsibilities

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

About the Company

Jefferson Health

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