CT Technologist - Days

Geisinger•Coal Township, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Computed Tomography (CT) Technologists are responsible for the administration of ionizing radiation for diagnostic, therapeutic or research purposes. A CT technologist performs computed tomography and molecular imaging procedures and acquires and analyzes data needed for diagnosis, interpretation, and the performance of interventional and therapeutic procedures at the request of and for interpretation by a licensed practitioner. CT Technologists independently perform or assist the licensed practitioner in the completion of computed tomography. CT technologists prepare, administer and document activities related to medications and radiation exposure in accordance with federal and state laws, regulations, or lawful institutional policy. The role involves ensuring correct order, patient identification and preparation, clinical history documentation, utilizing appropriate imaging protocols, optimizing technical factors, maximizing patient safety, applying ALARA principles, preparing and/or administering medications, evaluating images, verifying archival storage, post-processing data, educating and monitoring students and other healthcare providers, and assisting with interventional CT procedures.

Requirements

Certification by the American Registry of Radiology Technologist (ARRT) OR Certification by the Nuclear Medicine Technologist Certification Board (NMTCB) need 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 steps required for advancing to level 2, including advanced certification, within 24 months of hire.
Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Radiologic Technology (Required)
Basic Life Support Certification
Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT) - Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) (if applicable)
Radiography (R) - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) (if applicable)

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree-Related Field of Study (Preferred)
Minimum of 1 year-Related work experience (Preferred)

Responsibilities

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.
Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures.