CT Technologist - Evenings

Geisinger; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Geisinger CT technologist position involves operating CT scanners, power injectors and related computer systems to acquire diagnostic images for radiologists across multiple locations.

The role requires adhering to Image Gently protocols, optimizing dose, preparing patients, performing CT interventional procedures and CTA studies, and maintaining strong knowledge of anatomy across thoracic, abdominal, pelvic, neuro and musculoskeletal regions.

Responsibilities

• Provides technical expertise to operate CT Scanners, power injectors and computer systems to acquire images for radiologist diagnosis and treatment.
• Maintain knowledge to operate different CT Systems at multiple locations.
• Maintain protocols based on Image Gently Guidelines and dose data monitoring with alerts for excessive scans.
• Maintain knowledge of clinical histories to match protocols across thoracic, abdominal, pelvic, neuro and musculoskeletal systems.
• Obtains CT images according to established protocols.
• Ensure patient is prepared, positioned, immobilized, shielded when applicable and correct technical factors used.
• Perform CT Interventional Procedures.
• Performs CTA imaging: Carotid, Head, Vertebral, Run-Offs, PE timing and complex CTA like TAVR, EVAR and Cardiac imaging.
• Maintain pharmacology knowledge to ensure labs are obtained before exams.
• Maintain physiology knowledge to produce quality scans when conditions vary.
• Maintain physics knowledge to lower patient dose on CT.
• Interpret technical factors to improve quality or speed of scan.
• Work is performed in a clinical environment with adherence to policies; additional competencies may be required.

Job description

• Provides technical expertise to operate CT Scanners, power injectors and computer systems to acquire images for use by the radiologist in the diagnosis and treatment of pathologies.
• CT technologist must maintain the knowledge to operate different CT Systems at multiple locations.
• Maintain protocols that are based on Image Gently Guidelines and CT scanner’s integration into a program that compiles dose data from each scan performed and notifies the user when a scan exceeds specific preset levels.
• Maintain vast knowledge of all clinical histories to match appropriate protocols and knowledge of all major organ systems and vascular systems for Thoracic, Abdominal, Pelvic, Neuro systems and Muscular Skeletal.
• Obtains CT images according to established protocols.
• In doing so, ensures the patient is properly prepared, positioned, immobilized, protective shielding used when applicable and correct technical factors are selected.
• Perform CT Interventional Procedures.
• Performs CTA imaging: Carotid, Head, Vertebral, Run-Offs, PE critical bolus timing, including Advanced CTA studies such as TAVR(Trans Catheter Aortic Valve Replacement), EVAR(Endovascular Aneurysm Repair) and Cardiac imaging.
• Maintains working knowledge of pharmacology to ensure lab results are obtained prior to scheduled exam.
• Maintain knowledge of physiology needed to produce quality scans when ideal conditions cannot be met.
• Maintain knowledge of physics to lower patient dose on CT scanner.
• Interpret technical factors to increase quality or speed of scan.

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. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.