CT Technologist - Muncy - Per Diem - Rotation

Geisinger; Muncy Valley (PA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Geisinger in Pennsylvania seeks a Radiologic Technologist specialized in CT to ensure correct patient identification, adherence to imaging protocols, and safe administration of contrast or medications as prescribed. The role includes evaluating image quality and data transfer, while educating students and supporting interventional CT procedures.

The position emphasizes commitment to department priorities, confidentiality, and ongoing quality improvement within a clinical setting.

Qualifications

• ARRT certification or NMTCB with ARRT-CT credentials required at hire.
• Experience with CT imaging and interventional CT procedures is preferred.
• Strong commitment to patient safety and ALARA principles.

Responsibilities

• 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 medications through a 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.

Education

ARRT Certification

NMTCB with ARRT-CT Certification

Job description

• 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.

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