CT Technologist - Nights

Geisinger; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Affirmative action employer

Job summary

Direct Jobs is seeking a CT Tech I for our Scranton, PA location. This role entails performing computed tomography procedures, administering medications, and ensuring patient safety. Candidates must be certified by the ARRT or NMTCB and are required to complete additional certifications. This position includes a $20,000 sign-on bonus for eligible applicants and emphasizes patient care and technical proficiency. An affirmative action employer, we encourage women and minorities to apply.

Qualifications

• Certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or NMTCB required upon hire.
• New graduates must obtain ARRT-R registry or NMTCB before starting employment.
• Must complete advanced certification for level 2 within 24 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Ensure correct order is obtained and patient is identified for exams.
• Optimize technical factors while maximizing patient safety.
• Evaluate images for positioning and quality.

Skills

Patient safety

Technical imaging proficiency

Medication administration

Educational and monitoring skills

Education

Graduate from Specialty Training Program—Radiologic Technology

Tools

Medical imaging equipment

Job description

Job Summary

$20,000 sign on bonus for eligible applicants! This posting reflects an opening for a CT Tech I and we are seeking candidates for that position. Geisinger reserves the right to consider applicants for higher levels. 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.

Position Details

• Certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) OR Certification by the Nuclear Medicine Technologist Certification Board (NMTCB) required upon hire.
• New graduates must obtain ARRT-R registry or NMTCB prior to first day of employment.
• Applicants hired after March 10, 2024, must complete steps required for advancing to level 2, including advanced certification, within 24 months of hire.

Education

Graduate from Specialty Training Program—Radiologic Technology (Required).

Certification and Licenses

Certified Radiology Technologist within 12 months—American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran. 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 protected veteran status.