CT Technologist - full time, nights

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.

Pay

• Increased, competitive pay rates
• Shift differential and weekend stipend available for eligible positions
• Eligible internal and external candidates may receive a sign-on bonus of up to $10,000.00, based on weekly hours worked, with a two-year commitment

Schedule

• Full time (40 hours/week), night shift
  • Every 3rd or 4th weekend rotation
  • Up to 6 weeks of on-call per year
  • Two full on-call weekends per year
  • Every 3rd holiday per year
• Full-time (36 hours/week), night shift
  • Hours are from 11:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m.
  • Every 3rd or 4th weekend rotation
  • Up to 6 weeks of on-call per year
  • Two full on-call weekends per year
  • Every 3rd holiday per year
• Full-time (36 hours/week), weekends, night shift
  • Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
  • Hours are from 3:00 p.m.–3:00 a.m.
  • Holidays worked only when they coincide with scheduled 3 workdays

About the role

The Computerized Tomography (CT) Technologist is responsible for providing radiographic care for the purpose of diagnostic and/or treatment of anatomic and physiologic disorders.

Responsibilities

• Performs all routine diagnostic radiographic CT procedures through proper patient positioning and technique selection, in accordance with established LG protocols, policies and procedures.
• Receives requests, checking for special instructions from the requesting physicians. Consults with Radiologists as necessary.
• Greets patients—confirming their identifications performing the correct procedures as directed and completely explaining the procedure to patient and family as directed.
• Operates and enters information through the hospital computer system. Documents required information and patient history in the electronic medical record. Documents other information as required.
• Completes examination, consultation, and billing procedures as required.
• Accurately and appropriately utilizes all computer related equipment, such as the electronic health record, email and the intranet.
• CT training provided for new Radiography graduates and experienced X-ray technologists.

Requirements

• Graduate of an AMA-approved Radiological Technology, Nuclear Medicine or Radiation Therapy School.
• Certification in Radiologic Technology, Nuclear Medicine, or Radiation Therapy must be obtained within 6 months of hire.
• CT Technologist must obtain CT Certification within 18 months of hire.
• CPR certification is required within 30 days of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two (2) years of advanced imaging experience.