Job Description

A hospital is looking for a CT Technologist to join their team in Philadelphia, PA.

Essential Functions

• Perform computed tomography techniques and examinations

• Conducts a variety of computed tomography (CT) procedures including assisting radiologists with biopsies, cardiac CT, CT Angiograms, and post-processing

• Produce computed tomography scans for diagnostic interpretation

• Operate CT equipment and select technical factors

• Responsible for proper identification on images, including both identification and demographic

information 100% of the time

• Document all related data

• Provide radiation protection for patients, families, staff, the general public and self.

• Identify, process, transfer and archive patient exams including exam records, images and patient demographics

• Maintain the integrity and security of the radiology information systems

• Resolve and escalate complex issues

• Orient and train fellow staff technologists

• Develop and deliver training and in-service presentations

• Subject to on-call status including weekends and holidays

• Other shifts as assigned

• All other duties as assigned

Education

High SchoolDiploma / GED is required

Technical Diploma - Radiology Program is required

Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations

Computed Tomography (CT) American Registry of Radiologic Technologists - must obtain within 12 months

-or-

Computed Tomography (CT) Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board - must obtain within 12 months

-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) - required upon hire

Qualifications

Pediatric experience preferred

Basic knowledge of computed tomography imaging

Basic knowledge of picture archiving and communication systems (PACS)

Basic knowledge of radiology information systems

Knowledge of HIPAA regulations

Intermediate proficiency with office software (Microsoft Office) including word processing,

spreadsheet, and presentation software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Excellent interpersonal skills

Excellent time management skills

Excellent organizational skills

Physical Requirements

Apply torque: Occasionally (1-33% of the time)

Bending, stooping:Occasionally (1-33% of the time)

Climbing stairs or ladders: Occasionally (1-33% of the time)

Crawling: Occasionally (1-33% of the time)

Fine motor skills using hands and arms: Frequently (34-66% of the time)

Fine motor skills using legs and feet: Frequently (34-66% of the time)

Kneeling, crouching: Occasionally (1-33% of the time)

Lifting and carrying 1-5 lbs.: Frequently (34-66% of the time)

Lifting and carrying 6-10 lbs.: Frequently (34-66% of the time)

Lifting and carrying 11-20 lbs.: Occasionally (1-33% of the time)

Lifting and carrying 21-30 lbs.: Frequently (34-66% of the time)

Lifting and carrying 31-50 lbs.: Frequently (34-66% of the time)

Lifting and carrying 50+ lbs.: Frequently (34-66% of the time)

Press: Occasionally (1-33% of the time)

Pull X: Occasionally (1-33% of the time)

Push: Occasionally (1-33% of the time)

Reaching down: Occasionally (1-33% of the time)

Reaching horizontally: Occasionally (1-33% of the time)

Reaching overhead: Occasionally (1-33% of the time)

Reading: Constantly (67-100% of the time)

Standing: Occasionally (1-33% of the time)

Twisting back or trunk: Occasionally (1-33% of the time)

Typing / keyboarding: Constantly (67-100% of the time)

Viewing computer screen: Constantly (67-100% of the time)

Walking: Occasionally (1-33% of the time)

Working Condition

Biological or infectious agents: Occasionally (1-33% of the time)

Cold or hot: Occasionally (1-33% of the time)

Confined space: Occasionally (1-33% of the time)

Dry: Occasionally (1-33% of the time)

Dusts or powders: Occasionally (1-33% of the time)

Fumes: Occasionally (1-33% of the time)

High or low pressure: Occasionally (1-33% of the time)

Irritant chemicals: Occasionally (1-33% of the time)

Moving machine parts: Occasionally (1-33% of the time)

Near power supplies: Occasionally (1-33% of the time)

Sources of radiation: Constantly (67-100% of the time)

Sprays, mists or vapors: Occasionally (1-33% of the time)

Toxic chemicals: Occasionally (1-33% of the time)

Unusual lighting: Constantly (67-100% of the time)

Vibrating equipment: Occasionally (1-33% of the time)

Wide range of temperatures: Occasionally (1-33% of the time)

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