About the role
Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.
Description 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?
Our CT team is growing! We are looking for a CT Special Procedures Tech to join our team full time 7:00 pm - 7:00 am. This position will work three 12 hour shifts per week with rotating weekends This role will work with our team of 20 CT Techs in our growing 355 bed hospital.
Benefits You’ll Receive at Penn Medicine: Medical, Dental, Vision, RX coverage plan options that best fit your personal & family needs Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts (FSA/HAS) to save pre-tax dollars 403b Retirement Savings: Our employer contribution begins on Day 1 of your employment Generous Paid Time Off benefits that give you the work-life balance today’s world needs Prepaid tuition assistance is available to benefit-eligible employees for approved courses of study after completing six months of employment.
Under the direction of a radiologist, performs high-quality diagnostic computer tomography examinations using ingenuity, initiative and independent judgment of patients in a safe and timely manner, as ordered by physicians. Must follow physicians' orders precisely, maintaining a high degree of accuracy in radiographic positioning and exposure and conform to regulations concerning the use of radiation to protect themselves, their patients, and their co-workers from unnecessary exposure.
Communicates regularly with staff on progress toward defined goals/required results. Is open to suggestions and new ideas from staff. Provides specific feedback, coaching and corrective action when necessary.
Exemplifies superior customer service skills and performs service recovery. Foster teamwork around staff, engage employees in the decision-making process when appropriate and values diversity. Proficient in departmental and hospital information technologies such as PACS, PennChart and job specific related areas.
Performs all necessary preparations related to CT procedures: Obtains patient history, explains the procedure, and addresses any patient concerns prior to beginning the procedure. Performs all necessary checks for accuracy of the prescription, precertification/authorization if required by individual insurance companies, PennChart order and patient identification. Perform all procedures following the appropriate imaging protocols.
All technical factors should be appropriate for the age of the patient with consideration of the tools available for shielding and dose reduction. Compiles and reviews images, provides applicable comparison studies, and prepares documentation for interpretation. Performs quality control testing as required.
Other job duties as assigned Credentials: Amer Registry Radiologic Tech (Required) American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) (R) & (CT) Radiologic Technologist (Required) NJ DEP License in Diagnostic Radiography Basic Cardiac Life Support (Required) Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) Education or Equivalent
H. S. Diploma/GED (Required) Associate of Arts or Science - Radiologic Technology Program (preferred) Bachelor of Arts or Science - Radiologic Technology Program (preferred) 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. Salary Range: \$36.56 - \$58.30/Hourly As part of their job offer, successful candidates are provided a specific rate, taking into consideration various factors including experience and education. Click here for information on UPHS’s Benefits.
Live Your Life's Work We are an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.