CT Technologist -Per Diem - Rotation
Company: Geisinger
Location: Wilkes Barre
Posted on: February 6, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description - 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 Image Gently 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.
Keywords: Geisinger, Union City , CT Technologist -Per Diem - Rotation, Healthcare , Wilkes Barre, New Jersey
