CT Technologist - GWV - Per Diem - Rotation

Geisinger; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 50,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Radiologic Technologist to join their clinical team. This role involves ensuring patient safety and care while performing imaging procedures and administering medications as prescribed. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to optimizing technical quality and educating fellow healthcare providers. Join a collaborative environment where your skills will contribute to exceptional patient outcomes and ongoing professional growth.

Qualifications

• ARRT or NMTCB certification required upon hire.
• New graduates must obtain certification before starting.

Responsibilities

• Ensure correct patient identification and preparation for exams.
• Utilize imaging protocols and optimize patient safety.

Skills

Patient Care

Imaging Protocols

Technical Quality Evaluation

Medication Administration

Student Education

Education

ARRT Certification

NMTCB Certification

Job description

Job Responsibilities

1. Ensures correct order is obtained, patient is properly identified and prepared for exam, and that clinical history is corroborated and appropriately documented while respecting confidentiality.
2. Utilizes appropriate imaging protocol and optimizes technical factors while maximizing patient safety, optimizing patient care, and applying principles of ALARA (As Low as Reasonably Achievable).
3. Prepares and/or administers, as applicable, medications through new or existing vascular access sites as prescribed by a licensed practitioner.
4. Evaluates images for proper positioning and acceptable technical quality; verifies archival storage and/or transfer of data, and performs post-processing of data if applicable.
5. Educates and monitors students and other healthcare providers.
6. Assists a licensed practitioner with interventional computed tomography procedures.
7. Performs computed tomography procedures as prescribed by a licensed practitioner.

Work Environment and Additional Information

Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. The employee is accountable for satisfying all job-specific obligations and complying with all organizational policies and procedures. The statements in this profile are not all-inclusive but represent typical elements necessary to perform the job successfully. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential for job performance.

Qualifications

• Certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or Certification by the Nuclear Medicine Technologist Certification Board (NMTCB) is required upon hire.
• New graduates must obtain ARRT-R registry or NMTCB certification prior to their first day of employment.