CT Technologist - GWV - Full Time - Nights

Geisinger; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a skilled CT Technologist to provide exceptional imaging services. This role involves operating advanced CT scanners and power injectors to acquire high-quality images for diagnostic purposes. You will ensure patient safety and comfort while adhering to strict protocols and guidelines. The ideal candidate will possess a strong knowledge of anatomy, pharmacology, and physics to optimize imaging quality. Join a dynamic team that values technical expertise and patient care in a clinical environment where your contributions make a real difference.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of major organ systems for accurate imaging.
• Ability to perform advanced CTA studies and interventional procedures.

Responsibilities

• Ensure patient safety and proper positioning for CT scans.
• Maintain protocols based on Image Gently Guidelines.

Skills

CT Scanner Operation

Patient Positioning

Interventional Procedures

Pharmacology Knowledge

Physics Knowledge

Protocol Maintenance

Education

Associate's Degree in Radiologic Technology

Certification in CT Imaging

Tools

CT Scanners

Power Injectors

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.