CT Technologist - Evenings

Geisinger; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$20,000 sign-on bonus for eligible applicants

Affirmative action equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Geisinger in Scranton is seeking a Computed Tomography (CT) Technologist to perform imaging procedures for diagnosis and treatment. Responsibilities include ensuring proper patient identification, optimizing imaging protocols, administering medications, and evaluating image quality. Applicants must be graduates of a Radiologic Technology program, have ARRT and NMTCB certifications, and a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience. A commitment to patient care and quality improvement is essential. Competitive sign-on bonus available.

Qualifications

• Graduate from a Specialty Training Program in Radiologic Technology is required.
• Minimum of 2 years of related work experience is required.
• Certification by ARRT and NMTCB is required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure patient preparation and order verification for CT exams.
• Utilize appropriate imaging protocols to maximize patient safety.
• Administer medications as prescribed by a licensed practitioner.
• Evaluate images for positioning and quality.
• Educate and monitor students and healthcare providers.

Skills

Patient care optimization

Technical image evaluation

Medication administration

Education and monitoring

Education

Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Radiologic Technology

Bachelor's Degree-Related Field of Study

Job description

Job Summary

$20,000 sign on bonus for eligible applicants. 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job.

Certifications Required

• Certification by the American Registry of Radiology Technologist (ARRT)
• Certification by the Nuclear Medicine Technologist and Certification Board (NMTCB) and ARRT-CT

Education

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

Experience

Minimum of 2 years of related work experience (Required).

Licensing and Certification

Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing Body; Certified CT Technician - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT); Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT) - Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB).

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are proud to be an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.