CT Technologist - GCMC - Part Time - Days

Geisinger; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a CT Technologist to operate advanced imaging equipment and ensure quality scans for patient diagnosis. The role involves technical expertise, compliance with protocols, and performing interventional procedures in a clinical environment.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of clinical histories and protocols for imaging.
• Ability to operate different CT systems across multiple locations.

Responsibilities

• Operate CT scanners and power injectors for imaging.
• Follow ImageGently Guidelines for dose monitoring.
• Perform CT Interventional Procedures and advanced imaging.

Skills

Technical Expertise

Knowledge of Pharmacology

Physics Knowledge

Job description

Job Responsibilities for CT Technologist

1. Provide technical expertise to operate CT Scanners, power injectors, and computer systems to acquire images for radiologist diagnosis and treatment of pathologies.
2. Maintain the ability to operate different CT Systems across multiple locations.
3. Follow protocols based on ImageGently Guidelines, including the use of CT scanner’s dose monitoring programs that notify when scans exceed preset levels.
4. Possess extensive knowledge of clinical histories to match appropriate protocols, and understand major organ and vascular systems for Thoracic, Abdominal, Pelvic, Neuro, and Musculoskeletal imaging.
5. Obtain CT images following established protocols, ensuring patient preparation, positioning, immobilization, and protective shielding are correctly applied, with appropriate technical factors selected.
6. Perform CT Interventional Procedures and CTA imaging, including advanced studies such as TAVR, EVAR, and Cardiac imaging.
7. Maintain knowledge of pharmacology to ensure lab results are available prior to exams.
8. Understand physiology to produce quality scans under less than ideal conditions.
9. Apply physics knowledge to minimize patient dose during scans.
10. Adjust technical factors to enhance image quality or speed of scans.

Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. The role requires compliance with organizational policies and procedures. The responsibilities outlined are representative of typical job elements, with additional skills and competencies provided during department-specific orientation essential for job performance.