PA - CT Scan Tech - 4 10s Tuesday - Friday nightshift - Geisinger Wyoming Valley R-67209

Shift:4 10s Tuesday Friday nightshift CT Call will be minimal. Typically every 9 weeks but wecan discuss with candidates. Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Worker Type: Agency Labor Job Summary: Under 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 RunOffs 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 allinclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any departmentspecific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position. Position Details: Education: Graduate from Specialty Training ProgramRadiologic Technology (Required) Experience: Certification(s) and License(s): Skills: Communication Diagnostic Imaging Medical Equipment Management (Mem) Preceptor Skills Radiation Safety Radiology Working Independently OUR 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

Shift: 4 10s TuesdayFriday nightshift

Specialty Type: Diagnostic Imaging

Sub Specialties: CT Technologist

General Certifications : BLS/BCLS

Allied Health Certifications : ARRT(CT)

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