CT Technologist Job at Jefferson Health in Philadelphia County

Job Details Minimum of two shifts per month, one including a weekend shift. One call shift at Methodist campus each month. Onboarding/training requirement- 3 months of training at 36-40 hours per week. Under the direction of a radiologist or physician, the Ultrasound Technologist utilizes diagnostic ultrasound equipment to perform general examinations in order to produce ultrasound images of the body for diagnostic purposes and interventional procedures. Exercises good judgment in ascertaining necessary measurements for the area being examined and performs all computer processing for all ultrasound examinations; and delivers patient care and education before, during and after diagnostic imaging procedures. May act as a mentor for less senior ultrasound technologists. Job Description Essential Functions Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson. Performs sonographic examinations on patients using ultrasound equipment for diagnostic and/or therapeutic purposes; properly positions patients, locates and scans areas for interpretation by the physician or radiologist. Instructs patients regarding procedures to ensure cooperation and optimum tests results. Assembles all pertinent patient information and images; delivers to radiologist/physician for interpretation/review following established procedures. Provides staff and patient protection in accordance with prescribed safety standards when operating equipment. Utilizes and optimizes use of all software applications including PACS system, as well as maintains and updates patient records and information to ensure billing and RIS/PACS accuracy. Maintains ultrasound and lab equipment and examination room in appropriate operating condition. Performs other related technologist duties as directed by the lead technologist, supervisor or manager, including those related to quality assurance/control. Other duties as assigned. Competencies (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required): Knowledge of RIS systems Knowledge of PAC's systems Minimum Education and Experience Requirements: Education: Graduate or completion of program that meets eligibility requirements for registry /certification or currently holds required registry or certification AND Experience: 6 months to 1 year of experience preferred. Minimum Certifications, Registration or License Requirements: Certification by either RDMS, RVT or ARRT (S) Active BLS Certification. Additional Information May require travel between Jefferson sites Work Shift Workday Day (United States of America) Worker Sub Type Regular Employee Entity Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals, Inc. Primary Location Address 1020 Sansom Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 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

In Summary: The Mammography Technologist performs mammography exams, screenings and diagnostic studies . Delivers patient care and education before, during and after diagnostic imaging procedures . Operates mammography equipment and performs various mammography-related examinations to produce radiograph images for clinical screening and diagnostic purposes .

En Español: Descripción de trabajo Resumen: El Tecnológico Mammográfico realiza exámenes de mamografía, pruebas de detección y estudios diagnósticos, y asiste durante los procedimientos invasivos. A través de estos procedimientos y bajo la dirección del médico, el Tech de Mamografía detecta anomalías en el tejido mamario y las presenta al médico para su diagnóstico. Provee atención al paciente y educación antes, durante y después de los procedimientos de imagen diagnóstica. Garantiza el funcionamiento del equipo de mamografía mediante la realización de mantenimiento preventivo, instrucciones de uso, resolución de fallos en las imágenes mamográficas, pedido de reparaciones y mantenimiento de inventarios de equipos. Realiza otras funciones tecnológicas relacionadas según lo indicado por el técnico principal, supervisor o gerente, incluidas aquellas relacionadas con la garantía de calidad y/o control. Responsable por mantener la educación continua requerida para licencias y puestos de trabajo Otras tareas asignadas. Competencias (Conocimiento, Habilidades y Capacidades Requisitas): Conocimiento de técnicas y procedimientos utilizados en la imagen mamográfica, capacidad para producir imágenes de estructuras corporales internas para el diagnóstico y detección temprana de enfermedades mamarias en mujeres. 5 meses adicionales para obtener la certificación (M). 6 meses a 1 año de experiencia prefieren Certificaciones Mínimas, Registro o Requisitos de Licencia: BLS) Certificación. Certificación ARRT en radiografía, certificación avanzada ARRT in Mammography, FDA/MQSA calificados para incluir el cumplimiento de los requisitos MQSA CE de al menos 15 CEUs en un período de 36 meses que son mamografías específicas preferidas. Thomas Jefferson University, hogar del Sidney Kimmel Medical College, el Jefferson College of Nursing y el Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, se remonta a 1824 y hoy comprende 10 colegios y tres escuelas que ofrecen 200+ programas de pregrado y posgrado a más de 8,300 estudiantes. Jefferson Health , clasificado nacionalmente como uno de los 15 principales sistemas de atención médica sin fines de lucro en el país y el mayor proveedor en las áreas de Filadelfia y Lehigh Valley, sirve a los pacientes a través de millones de encuentros cada año en 32 hospitales campus y más de 700 lugares ambulatorios y urgentes en toda la región.