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Geisinger · 4 months ago

CT Technologist - Per Diem

Scranton, PA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

Geisinger is a healthcare organization seeking a CT Technologist to perform CT procedures for diagnostic imaging. The role involves operating CT scanners, maintaining protocols, and ensuring patient care during imaging processes.

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Responsibilities

Provides technical expertise to operate CT Scanners, power injectors and computer systems to acquire images for use by the radiologist in the diagnosis and treatment of pathologies

CT technologist must maintain the knowledge to operate different CT Systems at multiple locations

Maintain protocols that are based on ImageGently Guidelines and CT scanner’s integration into a program that compiles dose data from each scan performed and notifies the user when a scan exceeds specific preset levels

Maintain vast knowledge of all clinical histories to match appropriate protocols and knowledge of all major organ systems and vascular systems for Thoracic, Abdominal, Pelvic, Neuro systems and Muscular Skeletal

Obtains CT images according to established protocols

In doing so, ensures the patient is properly prepared, positioned, immobilized, protective shielding used when applicable and correct technical factors are selected

Perform CT Interventional Procedures

Performs CTA imaging: Carotid, Head, Vertebral, Run-Offs, PE critical bolus timing, including Advanced CTA studies such as TAVR(Trans Catheter Aortic Valve Replacement), EVAR(Endovascular Aneurysm Repair) and Cardiac imaging

Maintains working knowledge of pharmacology to ensure lab results are obtained prior to scheduled exam

Maintain knowledge of physiology needed to produce quality scans when ideal conditions cannot be met

Maintain knowledge of physics to lower patient dose on CT scanner

Interpret technical factors to increase quality or speed of scan

Qualification

CT Scanners operationRadiology certificationDiagnostic ImagingRadiation SafetyMedical Equipment ManagementPreceptor SkillsWorking IndependentlyCommunication

Required

Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Radiologic Technology (Required)

Certified Radiology Technologist within 12 months - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)

Communication

Diagnostic Imaging

Medical Equipment Management (Mem)

Preceptor Skills

Radiation Safety

Radiology

Working Independently

Benefits

Healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners

Company

Geisinger

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Geisinger is a health and wellness organization that offers orthopaedic, weight-management, and heart care services. It is a sub-organization of Risant Health.

Founded in 1915