CT Technologist - Part Time

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

Benefits offered by this job

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Domestic partner benefits

Job summary

Geisinger is seeking a CT Technologist to perform computed tomography and molecular imaging procedures, ensuring patient safety and data integrity. The role requires ARRT and NMTCB/CT certifications, plus 2 years of related experience.

You will educate students and assist practitioners in interventional CT, while abiding by ALARA and departmental policies. Responsibilities include accurate patient prep, protocol optimization, medication administration per physician orders, and maintaining

Qualifications

• ARRT certification required
• NMTCB and ARRT-CT certification required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Minimum 2 years related work experience
• Graduate from Specialty Training Program in Radiologic Technology; Bachelor's degree preferred

Responsibilities

• Ensures patient identification and preparation; corroborates clinical history and documents while safeguarding confidentiality.
• Adheres to imaging protocols; applies ALARA to optimize safety and patient care.
• Administers medications via vascular access as prescribed by a licensed practitioner.
• Evaluates image quality and ensures proper data transfer and post-processing when needed.
• Educates and monitors students and other health care providers.
• Assists licensed practitioners with interventional CT procedures.
• Performs CT procedures as prescribed; contributes to department goals and quality improvements.

Skills

Patient safety

ALARA principles

Imaging protocols

Interventional CT

Education/mentoring

Education

Specialty Training Program-Radiologic Technology

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

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)

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

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, from senior management on down, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality. We know that a diverse workforce with unique experiences and backgrounds makes our team stronger. Our patients, members and community come from a wide variety of backgrounds, and it takes a diverse workforce to make better health easier for all.

Equal Opportunity & Diversity Statements

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

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.