CT Technologist: Diagnostic Imaging Specialist

Live Well Homecare; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Live Well Homecare in Wilkes-Barre, PA is seeking a CT Technologist I, with potential for higher levels based on skills and experience.

You will operate CT scanners and related equipment, perform CT procedures and post-processing, follow safety protocols, monitor dose data, and ensure patient preparation and positioning.

This role requires adaptability to multiple locations and ongoing study of physics, pharmacology, and anatomy to optimize image quality and patient safety.

Qualifications

• Graduate from a Specialty Training Program.
• Technical expertise with CT imaging, including dose management and advanced procedures.
• Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, and physics relevant to CT imaging.
• Ability to adapt protocols based on clinical needs and patient safety considerations.

Responsibilities

• Operate CT scanners, power injectors, and computer systems to acquire diagnostic images.
• Perform all CT procedures and post-processing using advanced technology and clinical protocols.
• Maintain protocols aligned with safety guidelines and monitor dose data, notifying when scan levels exceed preset thresholds.
• Ensure proper patient preparation, positioning, immobilization, and protective shielding.
• Perform CT interventional procedures and advanced CTA imaging, including specialized studies.
• Interpret technical factors to optimize scan quality and speed, ensuring adherence to clinical histories and anatomy knowledge.
• Operate different CT systems across multiple locations, maintaining up-to-date knowledge of physics, pharmacology, and physiology.

Skills

CT imaging

Dose management

Advanced procedures

Anatomy knowledge

Physiology knowledge

Pharmacology knowledge

Physics knowledge

Patient safety

Education

Graduate from a Specialty Training Program

Job description

Live Well Homecare in Wilkes-Barre, PA is seeking a CT Technologist I, with potential for higher levels based on skills and experience.

You will operate CT scanners and related equipment, perform CT procedures and post-processing, follow safety protocols, monitor dose data, and ensure patient preparation and positioning.

This role requires adaptability to multiple locations and ongoing study of physics, pharmacology, and anatomy to optimize image quality and patient safety.