Location: Danville, Pennsylvania
Job Category: Diagnostic Services
Schedule: Nights
Work Type: Full time
Department: GMC Radiology Team
Date Posted: 09/12/2024
Job ID: R-64851
Job Summary
$7,500 Sign on bonus for eligible applicants!Part-time and full-time positions are eligible for participation in Geisinger’s Imaging Technologist Clinical Ladder program.The ladder level you qualify for at hire will be dependent on experience and certifications. Salary commensurate with experience. 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.Job Duties
- 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).Â
- Preparing and/or administering, as applicable, medications through new or existing vascular access site as prescribed by a licensed practitioner. Â
- Evaluates images for proper positioning and acceptable technical quality and verifies archival storage and/or transfer of data, post processing of data if applicable.Â
- Educating and monitoring students and other health care providers.Â
- Assisting a licensed practitioner with interventional computed tomography procedures.
- Performing computed tomography procedures as prescribed by a licensed practitioner.
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.
Position Details
- 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.
Benefits of working at Geisinger:
- Full benefits (health, dental and vision) starting on day one 
- Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents  
- Pre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) and a health savings account (HSA)  
- Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage  
- 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions  
- Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quickly  
- Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year  
- MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentive  
- Family-friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay and a free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones  
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care. Access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools and more.  
- Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insurance