MRI Technologist

Job Title

CT Technologist and Diagnostic Technologist - Nights

Shamokin, Pennsylvania

Nights

$20,000 sign on bonus for eligible applicants! This posting reflects an opening for a CT Tech I and we are seeking candidates for that position. Geisinger reserves the right to consider applicants for higher levels of this role to include CT Tech II based on their skills, qualifications, and experience. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply. 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.

• 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).
• Preparing and/or administering, as applicable, 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, post processing of data if applicable.
• Educating and monitoring students and other health care providers.
• Assisting a licensed practitioner with interventional computed tomography procedures.
• Performing computed tomography procedures as prescribed by a licensed practitioner.

• Certification by the American Registry of Radiology Technologist (ARRT) OR Certification by the Nuclear Medicine Technologist Certification Board (NMTCB) required 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.

Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Radiologic Technology (Required), Bachelor's Degree-Related Field of Study (Preferred)

Minimum of 1 year-Related work experience (Preferred)

Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing Body;
Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT) - Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB);
Radiography (R) - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)

Entry level

Full-time

Health Care Provider

Hospitals and Health Care

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.

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 and the community. SAFETY:
We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family.