CT Technologist -Nights

Geisinger; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Geisinger Community Medical Center seeks a CT Technologist I to perform CT and molecular imaging procedures under licensed supervision. The role emphasizes ALARA, patient safety, and accurate data capture for diagnosis and interventional guidance.

Applicants must be ARRT or NMTCB certified (ARRT-R for new grads) and obtain required registrations within 24 months. A $20,000 sign-on bonus is available for eligible applicants and the posting supports advancement to CT Technologist II based on

Qualifications

• ARRT or NMTCB certification required upon hire.
• New graduates must obtain ARRT-R registry prior to first day of employment.
• If hired after March 10, 2024, must complete advancement steps to level 2 (advanced cert) within 24 months.

Responsibilities

• Verify patient identity, prepare for exam and document history while maintaining confidentiality.
• Apply imaging protocols and ALARA principles to optimize safety and care.
• Prepare and/or administer medications via vascular access as prescribed by a licensed practitioner.
• Evaluate images for proper position and quality; ensure data archiving and transfer as needed.
• Educate and monitor students and other health care providers.
• Assist licensed practitioner with interventional CT procedures.
• Perform CT procedures as prescribed.

Skills

Diagnostic Imaging

Radiation Safety

Radiology

Communication

Medical Equipment Management

Preceptor Skills

Working Independently

Education

Graduation from Radiologic Technology program

Job description

Location: Geisinger Community Medical Center (GCMC)

Shift: Nights (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Worker Type: Regular Exemption Status: No

Job Summary:

$20,000 sign on bonus for eligible applicants!! This posting reflects an opening for a CT Technologist I and we are seeking candidates for that position. Geisinger reserves the right to consider applicants for higher levels of this role to include CT Technologist II based on their skills, qualifications, and experience. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply. 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.

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:

Certification by the American Registry of Radiology Technologist (ARRT) OR Certification by the Nuclear Medicine Technologist Certification Board (NMTCB) need 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(s) and License(s):

• Certified Radiology Technologist within 12 months - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)

Skills:

• Communication, Diagnostic Imaging, Medical Equipment Management (Mem), Preceptor Skills, Radiation Safety, Radiology, Working Independently

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 Affinitive 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.