CT Technologist - GSWB - Full Time - Evenings

Geisinger; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a skilled CT Technologist to provide technical expertise in operating advanced CT scanners and performing interventional procedures. In this role, you will be responsible for acquiring high-quality images while ensuring patient safety and comfort. You will maintain protocols based on established guidelines, interpret technical factors, and utilize your knowledge of pharmacology and physiology to deliver exceptional imaging services. Join a dedicated team in a clinical environment where your contributions will directly impact patient care and diagnostic accuracy. This is an exciting opportunity for professionals looking to advance their careers in medical imaging.

Qualifications

• Expertise in operating CT scanners and understanding protocols.
• Knowledge of pharmacology and physics for quality imaging.

Responsibilities

• Perform CT scans and interventional procedures as per protocols.
• Ensure patient safety and proper imaging techniques are followed.

Skills

CT Scanner Operation

Patient Preparation

Technical Factor Selection

Interventional Procedures

Pharmacology Knowledge

Physics Knowledge

Clinical History Knowledge

Education

Certification in Radiologic Technology

Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Radiologic Technology

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.