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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?

Looking for a PRN Cat Scan Radiographer

Department: Community Radiology

Summary: Performs a variety of Cross-Sectional Imaging procedures, is responsible for patient safety protocols and assists the Radiologists with diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. Practices radiation safety Guidelines. Will function as the first line interface with patients in the successful accomplishments of their imaging needs and will treat all patients professionally.

Responsibilities:

+ Review Imaging orders to determine type of exam, pertinent clinical history and views needed prior to the actual imaging of the patient.

+ Operates Imaging equipment using proper techniques and patient positioning to produce high quality images. Operates and troubleshoots scanner, prepares and operates contrast injector. Aids radiologists, doctors and other UPHS team members in completing procedures according to applicable CT protocol.

+ Greets patients--confirming their identifications performing the correct procedures as directed and completely explaining the procedure to patient and family as directed, completes exam in the computer system and makes changes as necessary, documents procedure code for billing purpose.

+ Performs quality assurance testing consistent with section protocols.

+ Effectively operate the organizational RIS and PACs systems throughout their daily workflow

+ Compliance with OSHA, TJC, DOH and other mandated safety procedures or regulations.

+ Maintains necessary inventory supplies for assigned workstation, rotating stock in an orderly fashion and eliminating outdated items.

+ Participates in the clinical education of students as appropriate

+ Monitors the patient’s status, tolerance and wellbeing throughout and after the study

+ Responds to emergency situations according to department policies

+ Calls in results of STATS and other cases as determined by the Radiologist and department policy

Credentials:

+ Basic Cardiac Life Support (Required)

+ Radiologic Technologist (Required)

Education or Equivalent Experience:

+ High School Diploma or equivalent (Required)

+ Graduate of approved Radiology Technology program Must be ARRT and registered in Cat Scan (Required)

+ Continuing Education credits As determined by ARRT (Required)

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.

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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.

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