Geisinger·Tunkhannock, Pennsylvania
Responsible for performing computed tomography and molecular imaging procedures to acquire data for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes. Duties include administering medications, ensuring patient safety via ALARA principles, and collaborating with licensed practitioners.
Shift: Days (United States of America)
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0
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.
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.
Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Radiologic Technology (Required), Bachelor's Degree-Related Field of Study (Preferred)
Experience: Minimum of 1 year-Related work experience (Preferred)
Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing BodyDefault Issuing Body, Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT) - Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB)Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB), Radiography (R) - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
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, 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.
Requires graduation from a Radiologic Technology specialty training program and certification by the ARRT or NMTCB. Basic Life Support certification is required, and a bachelor's degree or one year of experience is preferred.
Market context
Per diem CT technologist openings in Pennsylvania often reflect steady imaging demand, especially in hospitals and outpatient settings that need flexible coverage. This role is competitive because employers typically want a high school diploma, radiology training, ARRT or NMTCB CT certification, and at least two years of experience, with pediatric experience preferred. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, and confirm the original posting for sign-on bonus details before applying.