Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System · 1 day ago
CT-Spec Proc Tech Per Diem
Plainsboro, NJ
Part-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$36.56/hr - $58.30/hr
1+ years expPenn Medicine is dedicated to providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. The CT-Spec Proc Tech Per Diem role involves providing diagnostic imaging of specific body parts for medical interpretation and treatment, while ensuring compliance with safety protocols and maintaining patient comfort.
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Responsibilities
Demonstrates compliance to safety and radiation policies for the protection of patients, staff, physicians, visitors, and self
Utilizes proper radiation protective equipment when exposure to radiation is a possibility, while maintaining radiation exposure As Low As Reasonably Achievable(ALARA)
Demonstrates safety and health requirements, uses personal protective equipment, when at risk of exposure to blood and body fluids
Fills out proper paperwork if exposure occurs
Reports any safety concern by documenting in maintenance log and/or direct reporting to manager any repair needing attention
Reviews Radiation Safety policies annually
Demonstrates working knowledge to safely operate all CT scanners
Demonstrates ability to troubleshoot technical problems, document in logbook needed repair and place appropriate service call if applicable
Reports equipment failure to manager
Demonstrates responsibility in correct equipment use, and avoids intentional misuse and breakage
Demonstrates the positioning of patients, setting appropriate technical factors, and uses appropriate algorithms for processing images and maintains levels at/or below National Repeat Ratios
Able to safely move/assist patient into the CT table often requiring lifting the patient or sliding from a stretcher to the CT table
Produces routine and complex radiographic Computed Tomography images without direct supervision
Assist physicians as necessary to obtain images needed to produce diagnostic results:
Demonstrates the positioning of patients, setting appropriate technical factors, and uses appropriate algorithms for processing images and maintains levels at/or below National Repeat Ratios
Demonstrates proper protocol for procedures
Demonstrates ability to manage exams and workflows
Interprets physician order, acquire pertinent clinical information for exam, obtain any documentation needed prior to performing exam, i.e. consent, lab work, patient questionnaire, and contraindicated medications, and document exam in a timely manner
Demonstrate ability to coordinate with patient floors, other departments, transport, Physician offices and outlying hospitals
Demonstrate ability to adapt to changing workload and environment
Patient waiting times and report turnaround times are kept to a minimum based on workload, and patient conditions
Demonstrates knowledge and application of sterile techniques
Demonstrates knowledge and application of HIS/PACS system to correctly complete, modify or change procedure as the need arise, add or modify billing codes as necessary, and confirm patient information, procedure, billing and reports are correct in the system
Demonstrates ability to check daily work list, access previous exams as needed, and schedule patients as required
Demonstrates maximum amount of patient comfort while undergoing CT procedures:
Actively participates in patient satisfaction surveys
Addresses patient complaints utilizing occurrence reporting and communication from direct patient contact, family members, visitors, and staff
Performs daily equipment analysis to assure proper working conditions for minimum downtime
Provides teaching and technical guidance to new staff and students:
Completes competency checklist indicating where instruction has occurred
Orient new staff/student ,as assigned by manager, to facility and department policies and procedures
Positive evaluations by students during clinical rotations
Performs all other duties as assigned
Quality of Work and Timeliness
Quality of work is professional, thorough and complete
Meets deadlines and performs work in a timely manner
Prioritizes work appropriately; plans ahead when necessary
Consults and communicates with co-workers and other disciplines to provide appropriate service
Initiative and Accountability
Accepts responsibility and accountability for own actions
Takes on additional responsibilities as appropriate
Works independently within scope of position
Grasps new concepts over a normal training period
Able to handle stressful situations, responding appropriately
Receives constructive criticism and takes appropriate action to address and resolve issues
Problem Solving and Critical Thinking
When faced with a job specific problem, readily offers/implements solutions
Effectively identifies problems and potential issues, collecting appropriate information for problem identification
Offers suggestions for more efficient work flow or work production
Identifies potential problems and brings them to the appropriate person
Accepts constructive criticism
Communication
Consults with co-workers and other disciplines to provide appropriate care and services as required when performing job responsibilities
Raises issues and concerns with appropriate manager to improve processes and resolve issues
Uses Active Listening Skills To Understand The Other Person
Teamwork
Develops and maintains positive relationships with other staff and caregivers
Supports unit management decisions and Departmental/MCP initiatives
Accepts and supports change efforts
Readily assists to meet the challenges of staff coverage within the department
Demonstrates and maintains a positive approach
Provides constructive input in appropriate settings
Works at maintaining a good rapport and good relationships with other departments
Enhancing Knowledge and Skills
Attends/actively participates in required department staff meetings and in-service
Completes PHCS and unit-specific required education, competencies, certifications
Participates in unit-based department, and/or PHCS activities, committees, etc
Friendly, Caring Service
Responds to requests promptly
Makes an effort to get to know the customer as a person, so the customer feels seen and heard
Listens intently through use of words and nods
During verbal interaction with customer:
Smiles and establishes eye contact
Calls individual by preferred name
Introduces self and states purpose
At closure, states “Is there anything I can do?” and end with a positive message
During telephone interaction:
Answers by the following department policy, i.e. first ring, second ring, etc
Identifies department, states name, and asks “How may I help you?”
Service Recovery/Problem Resolution
Anticipates the wants and needs of the customer:
Asks, “How can I help?” and “Is there anything else I can do?”
Explains anticipated delays to the customer, communicating frequently during any waiting time
Acknowledges customer concerns:
Works to resolve complaints without making excuses or blaming others or another department
Thanks the patient or family member for bringing the concern or issue to our attention
Takes ownership of the situation, even if the task at hand is not specifically within the employee’s job description
Listens empathetically to the problems without interruptions
Avoids a defensive response; does not argue
Utilizes the blameless apology terminology, “I regret that we did not meet your expectations.”
Apologizes for not meeting the customers expectations:
Asks others to help when necessary and tells customer the name of a specific contact that you are notifying to rectify and resolve his/her concerns
Informs customers of actions taken
Asks again, “Is there anything else I can do for you?”
Confidentiality
Knocks on patient’s/customer’s door or announces self before entering the customer’s workspace
Includes patient/customer or customer in the conversation when appropriate; avoids discussion of personal issues
Discusses health related or confidential matters in private areas
Closes the curtains in the patient/customer’s room during procedure and when appropriate
Asks how the patient/customer/customer wishes to be addressed
Respects at all times the confidentiality of patient/customer/employee/visitor/volunteer/business information and uses discretion when discussing these matters
Logs off or shuts down computers and applications when finished
Places patient information such as medical records, charts and other documentation away from patients, visitors or unauthorized staff
Disposes of patient information in an appropriate manner
Locks patient information in file cabinets, drawers, or rooms when not in use
Uses patient and other confidential information in an appropriate manner
Appearance
Consistently maintains a neat and clean appearance by:
Selecting dress style reflective of the job
Adhering to uniform guidelines established for the job; and
Maintaining as noise-free, food-free, clutter-free and waste-free worksite as possible
Wears PHCS I.D. badge at all times
Policies
Performance complies with accreditation, regulatory and department standards
Creates a culture of safety by performing all assigned duties in accordance with PHCS safety policies and procedures
Unscheduled absence and tardiness is in compliance with the established standard
File free of disciplinary action
PHCS Required Competencies
Has completed required annual competencies
Has completed age-specific competencies, if applicable to job
Has completed annual CT radiation safety education
Qualification
Required
Amer Registry Radiologic Tech (Required)
Radiologic Technologist (Required)
Certified Phlebotomy Technician (Required)
A minimum of one year hospital experience working as a CT Tech
Basic Cardiac Life Support (Required)
BLS Certification within 6 months of hire
Graduate of a two year program in Radiologic Technology at an AMA and CAHEA approved school
Benefits
Prepaid tuition assistance programs
Company
Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System
Penn Medicine is a world leader in academic medicine, setting the standard for cutting-edge research, compassionate patient care, and the education of future health care professionals.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$70.9MKey Investors
BIRD FoundationWarren Alpert FoundationNational Cancer Institute
2025-01-22Grant
2023-01-03Grant· $9.7M
2022-08-18Grant· $5.7M
Leadership Team
Kevin Mahoney
Chief Executive Officer of University of Pennsylvania Health System
John Donohue
Vice President, Enterprise Services
Recent News
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