CT Technologist - Weekender Nights

Live Well Homecare; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Live Well Homecare in Scranton, PA is seeking a Computed Tomography (CT) Technologist to administer ionizing radiation for diagnostic, therapeutic, or research purposes, performing and assisting with imaging procedures. They prepare, administer, and document medications and radiation exposure following legal and institutional policies.

The role emphasizes patient safety, adherence to protocols, and collaboration with licensed practitioners during interventional procedures and CT scanning.

Qualifications

• ARRT or NMTCB certification required upon hire; new graduates must obtain certification prior to employment.
• Specialty Training Program in Radiologic Technology; a Bachelor’s degree is preferred.
• Ability to perform independently and collaboratively within a clinical environment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure proper patient identification, preparation, and clinical history documentation while maintaining confidentiality.
• Utilize imaging protocols, optimize technical factors, and adhere to ALARA principles to ensure patient safety and quality imaging.
• Prepare and/or administer medications through vascular access as prescribed.
• Evaluate images for quality and proper positioning, verify data storage and transfer, and perform post-processing if needed.
• Educate and monitor students and healthcare providers.
• Assist licensed practitioners with interventional procedures and perform CT scans as prescribed.

Skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

ALARA principles

Education

ARRT/NMTCB certification

Specialty Training in Radiologic Technology

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Radiologic equipment

Job description

Job Summary

Computed Tomography (CT) Technologists administer ionizing radiation for diagnostic, therapeutic, or research purposes, performing and assisting with imaging procedures, data acquisition, and analysis for diagnosis and interventions.

Job Summary

Computed Tomography (CT) Technologists administer ionizing radiation for diagnostic, therapeutic, or research purposes, performing and assisting with imaging procedures, data acquisition, and analysis for diagnosis and interventions. They prepare, administer, and document medications and radiation exposure following legal and institutional policies.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure proper patient identification, preparation, and clinical history documentation while maintaining confidentiality.
• Utilize appropriate imaging protocols, optimize technical factors, and adhere to ALARA principles to ensure patient safety and quality imaging.
• Prepare and/or administer medications through vascular access as prescribed.
• Evaluate images for quality and proper positioning, verify data storage and transfer, and perform post-processing if needed.
• Educate and monitor students and healthcare providers.
• Assist licensed practitioners with interventional procedures and perform CT scans as prescribed.

Qualifications & Skills

• Certification by ARRT or NMTCB required upon hire; new graduates must obtain certification prior to employment.
• Completion of a Specialty Training Program in Radiologic Technology; a Bachelor’s degree in a related field is preferred.
• Ability to perform independently and collaboratively within a clinical environment.

Additional Information

Work involves compliance with policies, maintaining safety standards, and ongoing education. The role emphasizes a caring, innovative, and collaborative approach to healthcare delivery in a diverse, inclusive environment.