CT Technologist: Sign-On Bonus & Weekday Schedule

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

Job summary

Geisinger in Wilkes-Barre, PA is seeking a CT Technologist I to perform CT procedures and post-processing under radiologist supervision. Responsibilities include operating CT scanners, ensuring patient safety, and adhering to protocol parameters to produce diagnostic images.

The position offers a $20,000 sign-on bonus for eligible applicants and requires ARRT certification and BLS, with opportunities for progression to higher levels based on skills and experience.

Qualifications

• CT technologist must maintain knowledge to operate multiple CT systems at various locations.
• Maintain protocols based on Image Gently Guidelines and dose data monitoring.
• ARRT certification and BLS are required or in progress; Graduate from specialty training is expected.

Responsibilities

• Provides technical expertise to operate CT scanners, power injectors, and computer systems to acquire images for radiologist diagnosis.
• Maintain knowledge of operating different CT systems at multiple locations.
• Maintain protocols and knowledge of all major organ systems for thoracic, abdominal, pelvic, and neuro regions.
• Obtain CT images according to established protocols and ensure proper patient preparation and positioning.
• Perform CT interventional procedures and CTA imaging (carotid, head, run-offs, etc.).
• Lower patient dose through physics knowledge and appropriate technical factors.

Skills

CT Imaging

Dose Optimization

Interventional CT

Patient Positioning

Education

ARRT Certification

BLS Certification

Graduate from Specialty Training Program

Tools

CT Systems

Imaging Software

DICOM Viewer

Job description

Geisinger in Wilkes-Barre, PA is seeking a CT Technologist I to perform CT procedures and post-processing under radiologist supervision. Responsibilities include operating CT scanners, ensuring patient safety, and adhering to protocol parameters to produce diagnostic images.

The position offers a $20,000 sign-on bonus for eligible applicants and requires ARRT certification and BLS, with opportunities for progression to higher levels based on skills and experience.