Jefferson Travel CT Technologist (RadForce)

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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 teams 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 PACs 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

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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 65000 people strong dedicated to providing the highest-quality compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrows 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 8300 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 diemcolleagues adjunct faculty and Jeff Temps) have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.

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