CT Technologist - Muncy - Per Diem - Rotation

Geisinger; Muncy (Lycoming County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Vision and dental coverage

Domestic partner benefits

Job summary

Geisinger is seeking a CT Technologist for Geisinger Medical Center Muncy to perform computed tomography procedures and ensure patient identification and safety. The role involves adherence to ALARA principles and collaboration with licensed practitioners in interventional CT contexts.

Requirements include ARRT or NMTCB certification, 2 years of radiology experience, and a radiologic technology education background; a bachelor’s degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• ARRT certification or NMTCB/CT certification required.
• CNMT certification preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of radiology-related work experience.
• Graduate from a radiologic technology program; bachelor's preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer CT imaging exams and ensure patient safety and identification.
• Adhere to ALARA principles and optimize imaging protocols.
• Assist licensed practitioners during interventional CT procedures.
• Prepare and document medications and radiation exposure per policy.
• Educate students and monitor other health care professionals.

Skills

ARRT Certification

CNMT Certification

NMTCB Certification

CT imaging procedures

Education

Radiologic Technology specialty training

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

CT scanners

Job description

Location: Geisinger Medical Center Muncy (GMCM) Shift: Rotation (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0 Worker Type: Regular Exemption Status: No

Job Summary: Computed Tomography (CT) Technologists are responsible for the administration of ionizing radiation for diagnostic, therapeutic or research purposes. A CT technologist performs computed tomography and molecular imaging procedures and acquires and analyzes data needed for diagnosis, interpretation, and the performance of interventional and therapeutic procedures at the request of and for interpretation by a licensed practitioner. CT Technologists independently perform or assist the licensed practitioner in the completion of computed tomography. CT technologists prepare, administer and document activities related to medications and radiation exposure in accordance with federal and state laws, regulations, or lawful institutional policy.

Job Duties:

• 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.
• 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).
• Preparing and/or administering, as applicable, medications through new or existing vascular access site as prescribed by a licensed practitioner.
• Evaluates images for proper positioning and acceptable technical quality and verifies archival storage and/or transfer of data, post processing of data if applicable.
• Educating and monitoring students and other health care providers.
• Assisting a licensed practitioner with interventional computed tomography procedures.
• Performing computed tomography procedures as prescribed by a licensed practitioner.
• Demonstrates commitment to department and organizational priorities.
• Fully proficient in all assigned routine and complex job duties.
• Participates in modality quality or process improvement activities.
• 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.

Position Details:

The following certifications are needed upon hire: Certification by the American Registry of Radiology Technologist (ARRT) OR Certification by the Nuclear Medicine Technologist and Certification Board (NMTCB) and ARRT-CT

Education:

Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Radiologic Technology (Required), Bachelor's Degree-Related Field of Study (Preferred)

Experience:

Minimum of 2 years-Related work experience (Required)

Certification(s) and License(s):

Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing Body, Certified CT Technician - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT) - Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB)

Skills:

OUR PURPOSE & VALUES: Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities. KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves. EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence. LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow. INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation. SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family. We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality.

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Geisinger is committed to making better health easier for the more than 1 million people it serves. Founded more than 100 years ago by Abigail Geisinger, the system now includes nine hospital campuses, a 550,000-member health plan, two research centers and the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine. With nearly 24,000 employees and more than 1,600 employed physicians, Geisinger boosts its hometown economies in Pennsylvania by billions of dollars annually.

We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and benefits for domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality.

For more information, visit www.geisinger.org, or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter.

* Does not qualify for J-1 waiver.

We are an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer.

Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or their protected veteran status.