CT Technologist - Weekender Nights

Geisinger; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus: $15,000 for eligible applicants

Job summary

Geisinger is seeking a CT Technologist I to administer ionizing radiation for diagnostic purposes. Responsibilities include patient preparation, image evaluation, and compliance with health protocols.

Qualified candidates must be graduates from a Radiologic Technology program and hold necessary certifications such as ARRT or NMTCB. This position involves working in a clinical environment and requires strong communication and diagnostic skills.

Qualifications

• ARRT or NMTCB certification required upon hire.
• New graduates must obtain ARRT-R or NMTCB prior to employment.
• Advanced certification for level 2 must be obtained within 24 months.

Responsibilities

• Ensure patients are identified and prepared for exams.
• Utilize imaging protocol and optimize patient safety.
• Evaluate images for positioning and quality.
• Maintain compliance with radiation exposure regulations.

Skills

Communication

Diagnostic Imaging

Medical Equipment Management

Preceptor Skills

Radiation Safety

Radiology

Ability to work independently

Education

Graduate from a Specialty Training Program in Radiologic Technology

Job description

Job Details

Location: Geisinger Medical Center (GMC)

Shift: Nights (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36

Worker Type: Regular, Exemption Status: No

Sign‑On Bonus: $15,000 for eligible applicants

Overview

This posting reflects an opening for a CT Technologist I position, with consideration for promotion to CT Technologist II based on skills, qualifications, and experience. Computed Tomography (CT) Technologists administer ionizing radiation for diagnostic, therapeutic, or research purposes and perform CT and molecular imaging procedures.

Responsibilities

• Ensure correct order is obtained, patient is properly identified and prepared for exam, and clinical history is corroborated and documented while respecting confidentiality.
• Utilize appropriate imaging protocol, optimize technical factors, maximize patient safety, and apply ALARA principles.
• Prepare and, when applicable, administer medications through vascular access sites as prescribed by a licensed practitioner.
• Evaluate images for proper positioning and acceptable technical quality; verify archival storage, data transfer, and post‑processing when required.
• Educate and monitor students and other health‑care providers.
• Assist a licensed practitioner with interventional CT procedures and perform routine CT procedures as prescribed.
• Maintain compliance with federal and state laws, regulations, and institutional policies regarding radiation exposure and medication administration.
• Work in a clinical environment and uphold all organization policies and procedures.

Certifications & Training

• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification or Nuclear Medicine Technologist Certification Board (NMTCB) certification required upon hire.
• New graduates must obtain ARRT‑R registry or NMTCB prior to first day of employment.
• Applicants hired after March 10 2024 must complete advanced certification for level 2 within 24 months.
• Basic Life Support certification required.

Education

Graduate from a Specialty Training Program in Radiologic Technology (required).

Skills

• Communication
• Diagnostic Imaging
• Medical Equipment Management
• Preceptor Skills
• Radiation Safety
• Radiology
• Ability to work independently

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.