CT Technologist, Per Diem

JOB DESCRIPTION

SHIFT :

Rotating (United States of America)

Seeking Breakthrough Makers

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) offers countless ways to change lives. Our diverse community of more than 20,000 Breakthrough Makers will inspire you to pursue passions, develop expertise, and drive innovation.

At CHOP, your experience is valued; your voice is heard; and your contributions make a difference for patients and families.

Join us as we build on our promise to advance pediatric care and your career.

CHOP’s Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

CHOP is committed to building an inclusive culture where employees feel a sense of belonging, connection, and community within their workplace.

We are a team dedicated to fostering an environment that allows for all to be their authentic selves. We are focused on attracting, cultivating, and retaining diverse talent who can help us deliver on our mission to be a world leader in the advancement of healthcare for children.

We strongly encourage all candidates of diverse backgrounds and lived experiences to apply.

What you will do

• Conducts a variety of computed tomography (CT) procedures including assisting radiologists with biopsies, cardiac CT, CT Angiograms, and post-processing.
• Maintains constant attention to patients assigned to the technologist for examination 100% of the time
• Selects proper protocol and technical factors, positioning devices and study specific equipment 100% of the time.
• Produce computed tomography scans for diagnostic interpretation
• Provides protection in accordance with prescribed radiation safety standards to ensure the wellbeing of patients, hospital personnel, general public and self while performing any duties 100% of the time.
• Identifies and archives patient’s images. Maintains records of exams.
• Responsible for proper identification on images, including both identification and demographic information 100% of the time.
• Document all related data. Maintains appropriate records of examinations and CT procedure log 100% of the time.
• Identify, process, transfer and archive patient exams including exam records, images and patient demographics.
• Maintain the integrity and security of the radiology information systems 100% of the time.
• Administration
• Conducts self in a professional manner
• Subject to on-call status including weekends and holidays.
• Refers any unresolved problems relating to staffing, morale, work methods, discipline and other activities to the CT Team Leader Technologist 100% of the time.
• Promotes professionalism, continuing education, and staff development 100% of the time.
• Participates in the formal in-service program provided for the Radiology Complex 95% of the time.
• Responds promptly and positively to patients, families, associates, and all others in a respectful, courteous, and confidential manner.
• Always maintains identifiable / professional attire, including using nametags and ID cards.
• Answers telephone calls within three rings 95% of the time
• Follows hospital and department procedures and policies.
• Respect’s confidentiality of patients and co-workers in all circumstances 100% of the time.
• Knowledge of HIPAA regulations
• Greets patients, families, co-workers and others in a calm, professional, friendly manner; makes eye contact, initiates conversation, and identifies self by name.
• Attends mandatory sessions / meetings / in-services 100% of the time.
• Adheres to attendance policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates knowledge and application of CHOP and department policies and procedures
• Review policy and procedure updates from managers and CHOP
• Resolve or escalate complex issues.
• Orient and train fellow staff technologists.
• Monitors CHOP email on a regular basis to keep informed regarding scheduling updates, workflow updates, policy and procedure updates and all information relevant to the position.
• All other duties as assigned
• Provides or facilitates a clean, safe, quiet, and secure environment for all.
• Reports any incident that seems unusual / deficient to supervisor and / or Security.
• Corrects and / or reports unsafe, unsecured, or unclean environment to supervisor and / or Environmental, Health and Safety, or Facilities departments.
• Always takes breaks away from patient and family areas.
• Keeps self and work area neat and organized.
• Participates collaboratively in staff meetings, committees, projects and teams to resolve conflicts and meet institutional goals.
• Attends staff meetings as requested 100% of the time. Is recognized as an informed participant or committee member by peers.

Completes assignments on time 100% of the time.

• Reviews and contributes to the attainment of departmental and CHOP goals annually.
• Participates and contributes to team projects.
• Demonstrates knowledge of constant quality improvement values and participates in CHOP and departmental Quality Improvement initiatives
• Identifies own learning needs and obtains necessary education to meet requirements of position
• Attends mandatory education programs 100% of the time.
• Documents and reports all necessary education and training.
• Applies education and training to daily work to enhance job knowledge and skills.
• Reviews learning needs with supervisor to set individual education and learning goals annually.
• Follows CHOP and departmental cost control standards : monitors usage of supplies and equipment to eliminate or minimize waste and / or misuse.
• Demonstrates knowledge and ability to render age-appropriate care and services based on patients’ developmental needs.
• Provides Family Centered Care
• All other duties as assigned

Education Qualifications

• High School Diploma / GED Required
• Technical Diploma Radiology Required

Experience Qualifications

• At least two (2) years of work experience and / or trained in a CHOP affiliated program Required
• Pediatric Experience Preferred

Licenses and Certifications

• Computed Tomography (CT) - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) - upon hire - Required or
• Computed Tomography (CT) - Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) - upon hire - Required and
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) - issued through on organization that requires a hands-on instructor lead psychomotor skills verification (ex.

American Heart Association or Red Cross). - upon hire - Required

Skills and Abilities

• Intermediate knowledge of MRI Imaging
• Intermediate knowledge of Radiology Information System
• Provides Family Centered Care
• Integrates knowledge and assessment of child and family (Age †Specific Competency)
• Ability to handle confidential matters and matters
• Able to handle multiple tasks
• Ability to handle confidential materials and matters
• Strong organizational skills
• Excellent phone etiquette and communication skills

To carry out its mission, CHOP is committed to supporting the health of our patients, families, workforce, and global community.

As a condition of employment, CHOP employees who work in patient care buildings or who have patient facing responsibilities must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and receive an annual influenza vaccine.

Employees may request exemptions for valid religious and medical reasons. Start dates may be delayed until candidates are immunized or exemption requests are reviewed.

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