CT Technologist - Nights

Geisinger; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Geisinger seeks a CT technologist to operate CT scanners and power injectors, acquiring diagnostic images for radiologists. The role requires familiarity with multiple CT systems and adherence to dose-management guidelines.

The technologist will perform CT imaging, interventional CT procedures, and CTA studies while ensuring patient preparation and safety, including shielding and proper positioning. A strong understanding of protocols and organ systems supports accurate imaging across thoracic,

Qualifications

• Operate CT scanners and power injectors according to established protocols.
• Maintain knowledge of multiple CT systems across locations.
• Adhere to Image Gently guidelines and monitor dose data.
• Understand patient preparation, positioning, immobilization, shielding where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Perform CT imaging according to established protocols.
• Perform CT interventional procedures.
• Acquire CTA studies including carotid, head, vertebral, run-offs and cardiac imaging.
• Maintain knowledge of physics to lower patient dose and improve scan quality.

Skills

CT imaging

Dose optimization

Patient safety

Job description

• Provides technical expertise to operate CT Scanners, power injectors and computer systems to acquire images for use by the radiologist in the diagnosis and treatment of pathologies.
• CT technologist must maintain the knowledge to operate different CT Systems at multiple locations.
• Maintain protocols that are based on Image Gently Guidelines and CT scanner’s integration into a program that compiles dose data from each scan performed and notifies the user when a scan exceeds specific preset levels.
• Maintain vast knowledge of all clinical histories to match appropriate protocols and knowledge of all major organ systems and vascular systems for Thoracic, Abdominal, Pelvic, Neuro systems and Muscular Skeletal.
• Obtains CT images according to established protocols.
• In doing so, ensures the patient is properly prepared, positioned, immobilized, protective shielding used when applicable and correct technical factors are selected.
• Perform CT Interventional Procedures.
• Performs CTA imaging: Carotid, Head, Vertebral, Run-Offs, PE critical bolus timing, including Advanced CTA studies such as TAVR(Trans Catheter Aortic Valve Replacement), EVAR(Endovascular Aneurysm Repair) and Cardiac imaging.
• Maintains working knowledge of pharmacology to ensure lab results are obtained prior to scheduled exam.
• Maintain knowledge of physiology needed to produce quality scans when ideal conditions cannot be met.
• Maintain knowledge of physics to lower patient dose on CT scanner.
• Interpret technical factors to increase quality or speed of scan.

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.