CT Technologist - Viewmont Imaging - Full Time Weekender - Days

Geisinger; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated professional to perform computed tomography procedures and ensure patient safety. This role involves evaluating imaging quality, preparing patients, and administering medications as prescribed. The ideal candidate will be committed to enhancing patient care while adhering to organizational policies. You will also play a key role in educating students and collaborating with healthcare providers. Join a team that values excellence and continuous improvement in a clinical environment, where your contributions will make a significant impact on patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Certification required upon hire for ARRT or NMTCB.
• Proficient in imaging protocols and patient safety principles.

Responsibilities

• Perform computed tomography procedures as prescribed by a licensed practitioner.
• Evaluate images for quality and ensure proper archival storage.

Skills

Patient Safety

Imaging Protocols

Technical Quality Evaluation

Patient Care Optimization

Education and Monitoring

Education

Certification by the American Registry of Radiology Technologist (ARRT)

Certification by the Nuclear Medicine Technologist and Certification Board (NMTCB)

Job description

• 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.

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