CT Technologist – Per Diem

Live Well Homecare Agency, LLC; Danville (PA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Live Well Homecare Agency, LLC seeks a CT Technologist to perform diagnostic CT and molecular imaging, ensuring patient safety and data integrity. You will work with licensed practitioners, adhere to ALARA principles, and support interventional CT procedures in a clinical setting.

The role emphasizes patient-centered care, protocol optimization, and ongoing professional education, with collaboration across the imaging team and trainees.

Qualifications

• Certification by ARRT or NMTCB upon hire; new graduates must obtain certification prior to employment.
• Advanced certification steps within 24 months for hires after a specified date.
• Graduate of a Specialty Training Program in Radiologic Technology; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Strong knowledge of radiation safety, imaging protocols, and patient care.

Responsibilities

• Ensure correct patient identification, preparation, and proper order acquisition while maintaining confidentiality.
• Utilize appropriate imaging protocols, optimize technical factors, and apply ALARA principles to maximize patient safety and care.
• Prepare and administer medications via vascular access as prescribed, and evaluate images for quality and proper positioning.
• Verify data storage, transfer, and post-processing of imaging data.
• Educate and monitor students and healthcare providers, and assist with interventional CT procedures.
• Perform prescribed CT procedures independently or alongside licensed practitioners.

Skills

Radiation safety

Imaging protocols

Patient care

ALARA principles

Interventional CT procedures

Education

ARRT or NMTCB certification

Specialty Training Program in Radiologic Technology

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Role Summary: Computed Tomography (CT) Technologists administer ionizing radiation for diagnostic, therapeutic, or research purposes. They perform CT and molecular imaging procedures, acquire and analyze data for diagnosis and treatment, and assist licensed practitioners with interventional procedures.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure correct patient identification, preparation, and proper order acquisition while maintaining confidentiality.
• Utilize appropriate imaging protocols, optimize technical factors, and apply ALARA principles to maximize patient safety and care.
• Prepare and administer medications via vascular access as prescribed, and evaluate images for quality and proper positioning.
• Verify data storage, transfer, and post-processing of imaging data.
• Educate and monitor students and healthcare providers, and assist with interventional CT procedures.
• Perform prescribed CT procedures independently or alongside licensed practitioners.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Certification by ARRT or NMTCB upon hire; new graduates must obtain certification prior to employment.
• For hires after a specified date, must complete advanced certification steps within 24 months.
• Graduate of a Specialty Training Program in Radiologic Technology; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Strong knowledge of radiation safety, imaging protocols, and patient care.

Work Environment & Culture: Typically performed in a clinical setting, with an emphasis on compliance, safety, and patient-centered care. The role involves collaboration, continuous learning, and adherence to organizational policies.