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

• Performs all general diagnostic techniques and examinations according to the protocols determined by the Radiologist.

• Maintains constant attention to patients assigned to the technologist for examination 100% of the time.

• Produces optimal radiographs for the purpose of diagnostic interpretation 100% of the time.

• Selects proper technical factors, restraining devices and operates diagnostic equipment (c-arm, portable, R&F, and general) as directed 100% of the time.

• Completes exams within specified productivity standards 100% of the time.

• Identifies, develops, and digitizes patient films.

• Maintain records of exams.

• Digitizes all radiographs performed in the E.D. department 100% of the time within 5 minutes of exam completion.

• Responsible for proper identification on film including patient identification and patient demographics 100% of the time.

• Develops film by automatic processing 100% of the time.

• Provides protection in accordance with prescribed safety standards to ensure the well-being of patients, hospital personnel, general public and self while performing any duties 100% of the time.

• Maintains appropriate records of examinations 100% of the time.

• Maintains the integrity and efficiency of the Radiology Information System 100% of the time.

• Conducts self in a professional manner.

• Subjects to on-call status including weekends and holidays.

• Other shifts as assigned

• Refers to the Lead Technologist any unresolved problems relating to staffing, morale, work methods, discipline and other activities 100% of the time.

• Promotes professionalism, continuing education and staff development 100% of the time.

• Participates in the formal in-service program provided for Radiology Complex.

• All other duties as assigned

Licenses and Certifications

• Radiology Technologist (RT) - American Registry for Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) - within 12 months - 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). - within 12 months - Required

Education Qualifications

• High School Diploma / GED Required

• Technical Diploma Radiology Program Required

Experience Qualifications

• Candidate will be hired into job code level that corresponds with years of experience accordingly

• Level I Tech - Prior experience not required

• Level II Tech - At least three (3) years experience required

• Level III Tech - At least five (5) years experience required

Additional

• Pediatric experience preferred

Skills and Abilities

• Basic knowledge of all forms of diagnostic imaging

• Basic knowledge of film processing equipment

• Basic knowledge of PACS systems

• Basic knowledge of Radiology Information Systems

• Basic knowledge of CR and DR equipment

• Responsible for maintaining the continuing education required for this position.

• Attend Infection Control lecture-mandatory

• Attend Fire & Safety lecture-mandatory

• Obtains at least 12 CE credits/year

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. Learn more.
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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