Ct Tech - Philadelphia, United States - Penn Medicine

Penn Medicine

Verified Company

Philadelphia, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

CT Technologist

Pennsylvania Hospital

Shift:
Full-time Evenings

Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine.

Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.

Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work?

Summary
Penn Medicine is Seeking a Full time CT Tech for Pennsylvania Hospital. Individual will perform a variety of CT imaging procedures and is responsible for patient safety protocols. Functions as the first line interface with patients in the successful accomplishments of their imaging needs.

Responsibilities:

EQUIPMENT

Responsible for the utilization of CT equipment to insure care and safety of patient undergoing treatment and the use of equipment to minimize hazards of electric shock, burns and extraneous radiation to patients.
Follows and completes the established quality control on equipment; Exhibits skill sets to demonstrate proper use of equipment
Demonstrates knowledge of troubleshooting.

EDUCATION

Possess knowledge and exhibits competency of procedures performed in the department and is able to appropriately respond to questions/concerns the patient or family may have.
Attends all mandatory meetings and inservices to maintain competency training.
Participates in training of new staff members and students.

CLINICAL

Introduces him/herself to patient; Verifies patient Identity & patient's understanding of process and informed consent of procedure.
Practices medical and surgical aseptic techniques
Reviews and verifies clinical history.
Obtains Lab Results Performs vein puncture
Provides documentation that adheres to protocol and policy.
Uses professional expertise to adapt imaging procedures to improve diagnostic quality.
Monitors image data for technical and diagnostic acceptability
Maintains ALARA standard Recognizes signs and symptoms of allergic reaction or other emergency. Monitors and controls workflow.

CLERICAL

Utilizes IDX appropriately and efficiently
Documents patient information; Provides patient and referring physician with appropriate documentation for medication reconciliation.
Possess exceptional phone skills; Maintains patient confidentially; Tracks and verifies patient information

Requirements:

Basic Cardiac Life Support (required)
ARRT (Amer Registry Radiologic Tech (required)
CT Certification within 1 year of hire date (required)
H.S. diploma/GED (required)
Graduation from an AMA approved school of Radiologic Technology, either college attended or hospital trained

Additional Information:

We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy.

We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region.

Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.

Live Your Life's Work

EOE/AA, Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran

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