CT Technologist Part Time
Company: Geisinger
Location: Bloomsburg
Posted on: May 26, 2023
Job Description:
Job Title: CT Technologist Part TimeLocation: Bloomsburg,
PennsylvaniaJob Category: Diagnostic Services, RadiologySchedule:
Rotation Work Type: Part timeDepartment: Central Region Radiology
TeamDate Posted: 03/21/2023Job ID: R-45548Job SummaryUnder general
supervision of the Radiologist and the following established duties
and responsibilities, performs CT procedures to acquire digital
images for use by physicians in the diagnosis and treatment of
disease. Plans and performs all CT procedures and post processing
using advanced technology based on clinical criteria, anatomy and
established protocols. Meets the qualifications to provide care for
patients in the specific age range in their assigned clinical area.
Ensures protocols are based on guidelines and CT scanner's
integration into the program that compiles dose data from each scan
performed and notifies the user when a scan exceeds specific preset
levels.Job Duties
- 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.Work is typically performed in a clinical environment.
Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and
complying with all organization policies and procedures. The
specific statements in this profile are not intended to be
all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary
to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills
outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered
essential to the performance of the job related to that
position.EducationGraduate from Specialty Training
Program-Radiologic Technology (Required)Certification(s) and
License(s)Certified Radiology Technologist within 12 months -
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)Our Purpose &
ValuesOUR PURPOSE & VALUES: Everything we do is about caring for
our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and
our communities. KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would
hope to be treated ourselves. EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues
who humbly strive for excellence. LEARNING: We share our knowledge
with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for
tomorrow. INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to
care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation.
SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members
and the Geisinger family We offer healthcare benefits for full time
and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and
domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, from senior
management on down, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration,
cooperation and collegiality. We know that a diverse workforce with
unique experiences and backgrounds makes our team stronger. Our
patients, members and community come from a wide variety of
backgrounds, and it takes a diverse workforce to make better health
easier for all. We are proud to be an affirmative action, equal
opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment regardless to race, color, religion,
sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin,
disability or status as a protected veteran.
Keywords: Geisinger, Scranton , CT Technologist Part Time, Other , Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania
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