CT Technologist (Hiring Immediately)

Job Details

Join the mission of Improving Lives as a Radiology Technologist at Jefferson Health. With more than 42,000 employees, we're the second largest employer in Philadelphia and the largest health system in the Philadelphia region. And our work to improve lives is never done.

This posting serves as a general site for all MRI applications within the Jefferson Health East region. The locations within this region include :

Jefferson Stratford

Jefferson Washington Township

Jefferson Cherry Hill

Job Description

The Radiology Technologist performs x-ray scans of patient's internal anatomy to aid physicians in diagnosing illnesses, diseases, or injuries. Executes radiologic services in compliance with relevant laws and regulations and provides consultation advice to patients and radiology professionals. Delivers patient care and education before, during and after diagnostic imaging procedures.

Responsibilities

Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.

Appropriately positions radiographic equipment or x-ray film to produce images with necessary detail or contrast to assist with diagnosis and treatment.

Explains radiographic procedure to the patient, obtains complete and accurate history relevant to the examination to being performed.

Communicate effectively with the patient.

Provides staff and patient protection in accordance with prescribed radiation safety standards, including placement of shields / aprons in order to limit radiation exposure.

Implements and monitors local, state and national regulations, standards, requirements and clinical protocols for radiologic imaging services.

Maintains x-ray equipment by performing scheduled cleaning / tests and documents results.

Maintains and updates patient and study information to ensure billing and RIS / PACS accuracy; handles patient records while maintaining patient confidentiality.

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 positions

Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements :

Graduate of an approved American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) program or current validated Registry from ARRT in Radiology Technology (R). ARRT (R), (CT) Preferred.

CPR Certification is required

Competencies (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required) :

Knowledge of RIS systems

Knowledge of PAC's systems

Salary Range

$32.84 to $46.80

The actual hiring rate will be determined based on candidate experience, skills and qualifications. This position is not eligible for an annual incentive.

Work Shift

Workday Day (United States of America)

Worker Sub Type

Regular

Primary Location Address

18 East Laurel Road, Stratford, New Jersey, 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 educa-tional 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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