CT Technologist - Weekender Evenings

Live Well Homecare; Altoona (PA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Live Well Homecare in Altoona, PA seeks a Registered CT Technologist to perform diagnostic CT procedures, ensure image quality, and maintain safety standards. You will operate CT scanners and power injectors, prepare patients, monitor dose data, and collaborate with physicians to support accurate diagnoses.

This role requires knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, and physics, with the ability to work across locations while preserving patient comfort and high-quality imaging.

Qualifications

• Graduate from a specialty training program.
• Strong knowledge of CT technology, anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, and physics.
• Ability to operate multiple CT systems across locations.
• Excellent patient care, technical skills, and adherence to safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Providing technical expertise for imaging procedures.
• Maintaining protocols aligned with safety guidelines.
• Ensuring accurate patient positioning and preparation.
• Performing advanced CTA and interventional procedures.
• Monitoring dose data and ensuring safety standards.
• Adhering to clinical and safety protocols to deliver high-quality imaging.

Skills

CT technology

Anatomy

Physiology

Pharmacology

Physics

Patient care

Safety standards

Education

Graduate from specialty training program

Tools

CT scanners

Power injectors

Imaging computer systems

Job description

Role Overview

Performs CT procedures to acquire diagnostic images, supporting physicians in diagnosis and treatment. Operates CT scanners, power injectors, and computer systems, ensuring image quality, patient safety, and protocol adherence. Maintains knowledge of various CT systems, clinical histories, and major organ and vascular systems. Conducts interventional and CTA imaging, including advanced studies like TAVR and EVAR. Ensures proper patient preparation, positioning, immobilization, and shielding. Monitors dose data and notifies when preset levels are exceeded. Maintains knowledge of pharmacology, physiology, and physics to optimize scan quality and patient safety. Interprets technical factors to improve scan speed and quality.

Responsibilities

• Providing technical expertise for imaging procedures
• Maintaining protocols aligned with safety guidelines
• Ensuring accurate patient positioning and preparation
• Performing advanced CTA and interventional procedures
• Monitoring dose data and ensuring safety standards
• Adhering to clinical and safety protocols to deliver high-quality imaging

Qualifications & Skills

Graduate from a specialty training program. Strong knowledge of CT technology, anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, and physics. Ability to operate multiple CT systems across locations. Excellent patient care, technical skills, and adherence to safety and quality standards.