Cat Scan Technologist - CT Tech

Reading Hospital; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous time off

Tuition assistance

Comprehensive benefits

Tower Advance Pay

Employee Assistance Program

Retirement Savings Program

Life Insurance

Job summary

Reading Hospital is seeking CT Technologists to perform CT imaging per protocol, ensuring accurate diagnostic quality. The role emphasizes anatomy knowledge, radiation safety, and appropriate contrast administration to support physician orders.

Ideal candidates have CT experience, BLS certification, and ARRRT credentials as CT radiologic technologists. The position is full-time with shift and weekend rotation in a healthcare system serving the Reading area.

Qualifications

• Post High School Diploma Program required.
• Must have working experience as a Cat Scan Technologist.
• BLS Certification required; RT (R) (ARRT) or RT (CT) (ARRT) or RT (N) (CT) (ARRT) certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs CT imaging according to established protocol to obtain diagnostic information.
• Demonstrates understanding of anatomy, physiology, pathology, pharmacology, and medical terminology.
• Maintains knowledge in radiation protection and safety.
• Prepares and administers contrast media per hospital policy.
• Uses critical thinking and professional judgment in care delivery.

Skills

Collaborative Skills

Detail Oriented

Excellent Communications Skills

Excellent Interpersonal Skills

Excellent Teamwork Skills

Listening Skills

Medical Terminology

Microsoft Outlook

Multitasking

Education

Post High School Diploma Program

Job description

Work Schedule

• Full Time: Sun-Thurs 11PM-7AM; Every 3rd Weekend; Holiday & Call Rotation
• Full-Time: Mon-Fri 3PM-11:30PM; Every 3rd Weekend; Holiday & Call Rotation

Job Summary

Available CT Technologist Positions.

The CT Technologist

• Performs CT imaging according to established protocol to obtain diagnostic information as ordered by the physician.
• Demonstrates an understanding of human cross-sectional anatomy, physiology, pathology, pharmacology, and medical terminology.
• Maintains knowledge in radiation protection and safety.
• Prepares and administers contrast media in accordance with hospital policy.
• Uses critical thinking, professional and ethical judgment in the quality of care delivered.

Benefits

• Generous time off, tuition assistance, and comprehensive benefits
• Instant access throughout the pay period with Tower Advance Pay, ensuring financial flexibility and convenience
• Employee Assistance Program, Retirement Savings Program, Life Insurance, and more!

Qualifications

• Education Requirements
  • Post High School Diploma Program
• Experience
  • Must have working experience as a Cat Scan Technologist
• Certification and Licensure
  • BLS Certification
  • RT (R) (ARRT) or RT (R) (CT) (ARRT) or RT (N) (CT) (ARRT)
• Required Skills
  • Collaborative Skills
  • Detail Oriented
  • Excellent Communications Skills
  • Excellent Interpersonal Skills
  • Excellent Teamwork Skills
  • Listening Skills
  • Medical Terminology
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Multitasking

Overview

Tower Health, a regional healthcare system, serves communities across multiple counties in Pennsylvania. Its network includes Reading Hospital, Phoenixville Hospital, Pottstown Hospital, and St. Christopher's Hospital for Children (in partnership with Drexel University). Committed to academic medicine and training, Tower Health offers various programs, including residency and fellowship programs, the Drexel University College of Medicine at Tower Health, and the Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences. Additionally, the system provides a wide range of healthcare services, such as Reading Hospital Rehabilitation at Wyomissing, home healthcare via Tower Health at Home, TowerDirect ambulance and emergency response, Tower Health Medical Group, Tower Health Providers (a clinically integrated network), and Tower Health Urgent Care facilities across its service area.