CT Technologist - GWV - Full Time - Evenings z

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

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a skilled CT Technologist to join their team. In this vital role, you will provide technical expertise in operating CT scanners and performing advanced imaging procedures. Your responsibilities will include ensuring patient safety, preparing patients for scans, and maintaining knowledge of imaging protocols and pharmacology. This position offers the chance to work in a dynamic clinical environment, where your contributions will directly impact patient care and outcomes. If you are passionate about medical imaging and dedicated to high-quality patient service, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Expertise in operating various CT systems and understanding imaging protocols.
• Knowledge of patient preparation and safety during CT procedures.

Responsibilities

• Operate CT scanners and perform imaging for diagnosis and treatment.
• Ensure patient safety and proper preparation for CT scans.

Skills

CT Scanner Operation

Technical Expertise in Imaging

Pharmacology Knowledge

Knowledge of Physiology

Knowledge of Physics

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• 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.