CT Technologist - Regional Float

1w1 week ago

Geisinger

US · Full-time · $75,000 – $95,000

About this role

Geisinger offers CT Technologist Regional Float positions for administering ionizing radiation in diagnostic, therapeutic or research purposes. CT Technologists perform computed tomography and molecular imaging procedures, acquiring and analyzing data for diagnosis and interpretation by licensed practitioners. They independently perform or assist in completing these procedures.

CT Technologists ensure correct orders, properly identify and prepare patients, corroborate clinical history, and document while respecting confidentiality. They utilize appropriate imaging protocols, optimize technical factors for patient safety, and apply ALARA principles. They prepare and administer medications through vascular access as prescribed.

Work occurs in a clinical environment where technologists evaluate images for positioning and quality, verify data storage, and assist in interventional procedures. They educate and monitor students and health care providers while demonstrating commitment to department priorities. They participate in modality quality or process improvement activities.

Fully proficient technologists handle all assigned routine and complex duties, complying with organization policies. Accountable for job-specific obligations, they support licensed practitioners in prescribed CT procedures. Additional department competencies enhance performance in this role.

Requirements

Certification by the American Registry of Radiology Technologist (ARRT)
OR Certification by the Nuclear Medicine Technologist Certification Board (NMTCB) and ARRT-CT
Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Radiologic Technology
Minimum of 2 years related work experience
Basic Life Support Certification
Certified CT Technician - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT) - Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB)

Responsibilities

Ensures correct order is obtained, patient is properly identified and prepared for exam, and clinical history is corroborated and documented while respecting confidentiality
Utilizes appropriate imaging protocol and optimizes technical factors while maximizing patient safety and applying ALARA principles
Prepares and/or administers 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
Educates and monitors students and other health care providers
Assists a licensed practitioner with interventional computed tomography procedures
Performs computed tomography procedures as prescribed by a licensed practitioner
Participates in modality quality or process improvement activities