CT Float - North Centra Western Region - Per Diem

Geisinger; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits from day one

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Domestic partners

Job summary

Geisinger is seeking a CT Technologist to perform diagnostic and interventional CT procedures, ensuring patient safety and adherence to ALARA. You will acquire and analyze data for interpretation by licensed practitioners.

The role requires at least two years of experience, ARRT-CT and CNMT certifications, and a Specialty Radiologic Technology program diploma. We offer comprehensive benefits and opportunities in a collaborative imaging team.

Qualifications

• Graduate from a Specialty Training Program in Radiologic Technology is required.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field is preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of related work experience required.
• Certification: ARRT-CT; CNMT; BLS; ARRT or NMTCB/ARRT-CT required.
• Licensed/certified CT technologist status per ARRT/NMTCB.

Responsibilities

• Ensures correct order is obtained, patient identification and preparation with documented history while maintaining confidentiality.
• Utilizes imaging protocol and optimizes technical factors while applying ALARA principles for patient safety.
• Preparing and/or administering medications via vascular access site as prescribed by a licensed practitioner.
• Evaluates images for correct positioning/quality and manages archival storage/ data transfer.
• Educates and monitors students and other health care providers.
• Assists licensed practitioner with interventional CT procedures.
• Performs CT procedures as prescribed by a licensed practitioner.

Skills

Department priorities

Job duties proficiency

Quality improvement

Education

Specialty Radiologic Technology training

Bachelor's degree (related field)

Job description

Computed Tomography (CT) Technologists are responsible for the administration of ionizing radiation for diagnostic, therapeutic or research purposes. A CT technologist performs computed tomography and molecular imaging procedures and acquires and analyzes data needed for diagnosis, interpretation, and the performance of interventional and therapeutic procedures at the request of and for interpretation by a licensed practitioner. CT Technologists independently perform or assist the licensed practitioner in the completion of computed tomography. CT technologists prepare, administer and document activities related to medications and radiation exposure in accordance with federal and state laws, regulations, or lawful institutional policy.

Job Duties

• Ensures correct order is obtained, patient is properly identified and prepared for exam, and that clinical history is corroborated and appropriately documented while respecting confidentiality.
• Utilizes appropriate imaging protocol and optimizes technical factors while maximizing patient safety, optimizing patient care, and applying principles of ALARA (As Low as Reasonably Achievable).
• Preparing and/or administering, as applicable, medications through new or existing vascular access site as prescribed by a licensed practitioner.
• Evaluates images for proper positioning and acceptable technical quality and verifies archival storage and/or transfer of data, post processing of data if applicable.
• Educating and monitoring students and other health care providers.
• Assisting a licensed practitioner with interventional computed tomography procedures.
• Performing computed tomography procedures as prescribed by a licensed practitioner.
• Demonstrates commitment to department and organizational priorities.
• Fully proficient in all assigned routine and complex job duties.
• Participates in modality quality or process improvement activities.

Position Details

Education

• Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Radiologic Technology (Required)
• Bachelor's Degree-Related Field of Study (Preferred)

Experience

• Minimum of 2 years-related work experience (Required)

Certifications and License(s)

• Basic Life Support Certification (Default Issuing Body)
• Certified CT Technician - American Registry of Radiologic Technicians (ARRT)
• Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT) - Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB)
• Certification by the American Registry of Radiology Technologist (ARRT) OR Certification by the Nuclear Medicine Technologist and Certification Board (NMTCB) and ARRT-CT

Skills

• Commitment to department and organizational priorities.
• Proficiency in all assigned routine and complex job duties.
• Participation in modality quality or process improvement activities.

Benefits

We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or their protected veteran status.