CT Technologist - Part Time

Azza HealthCare Agency; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Azza HealthCare Agency seeks a CT Technologist to administer ionizing radiation for diagnostic, therapeutic, or research purposes. The role involves performing CT and molecular imaging, acquiring and analyzing data for diagnosis, and assisting with interventional and therapeutic procedures under licensed supervision.

Responsibilities include patient preparation, protocol optimization, image quality evaluation, and participation in quality improvement.

Qualifications

• ARRT or NMTCB certification; ARRT-CT required on hire.
• Bachelor's degree in Radiologic Technology; related field preferred.
• Proficient in routine and complex imaging tasks with adherence to policies.

Responsibilities

• Obtain correct patient information and prepare patients for exams while maintaining confidentiality.
• Apply imaging protocols, optimize factors, and follow ALARA principles for patient safety.
• Prepare and administer medications via vascular access as prescribed.
• Evaluate image quality and perform post-processing as needed.
• Educate and monitor students and healthcare team members.
• Assist licensed practitioners with interventional CT procedures.
• Perform prescribed CT procedures accurately and align with departmental priorities.
• Participate in quality improvement activities and maintain proficiency in duties.

Education

ARRT/NMTCB certification

Bachelor's degree in Radiologic Technology (preferred)

Job description

Role Overview: CT Technologists administer ionizing radiation for diagnostic, therapeutic, or research purposes. They perform computed tomography and molecular imaging procedures, acquire and analyze data for diagnosis, and assist with interventional and therapeutic procedures under the guidance of a licensed practitioner.

Key Responsibilities

• Obtain correct patient information, ensure proper identification, and prepare patients for exams while maintaining confidentiality.
• Use appropriate imaging protocols, optimize technical factors, and apply ALARA principles to ensure patient safety and care quality.
• Prepare and administer medications via vascular access as prescribed.
• Evaluate images for quality, verify data storage or transfer, and perform post-processing when needed.
• Educate and monitor students and healthcare team members.
• Assist licensed practitioners with interventional CT procedures.
• Perform prescribed CT procedures accurately and demonstrate commitment to departmental priorities.
• Participate in quality improvement activities and maintain proficiency in all duties.

Qualifications & Skills

• Certifications by the American Registry of Radiology Technologists (ARRT) or NMTCB and ARRT-CT upon hire.
• Graduate of a Radiologic Technology program; a Bachelor's degree in a related field is preferred.
• Proficiency in routine and complex job tasks and adherence to organizational policies.