CT/Nuclear Technologist

UPMC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC is seeking a CT/Nuclear Technologist to join their team, focusing primarily on CT with additional responsibility in Nuclear Medicine. The ideal candidate will perform a variety of imaging procedures, ensuring high-quality patient care in a dynamic healthcare setting. UPMC offers competitive wages, sign-on bonuses, and excellent benefits, aiming to enhance the patient experience through dedicated professionals.

Benefits

Sign-On Bonus Available

$9,000 loan repayment program

Tuition reimbursement

On-Site parking

Qualifications

• Graduate of an ARRT approved school of Radiologic Technology or accredited CNMT program.
• Must obtain ARRT and CT registry within set time after hire.
• CPR certified within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform computed tomography procedures utilizing established scan protocols.
• Administer contrast media per physician orders.
• Documentation of patient history and exams in electronic records.

Skills

Independent judgment

Patient communication

Technical procedures

Team collaboration

Education

ARRT certification

Bachelor's in Radiologic Technology or related

Job description

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UPMC St. Margaret is looking for a CT/Nuclear technologist who would spend the majority of their time in CT with 10%-20% in Nuclear Medicine/Nuclear Cardiology.

This individual will work the daylight, evening, and overnight shifts. We are looking for highly engaged and motivated candidates to provide high-quality services to our patients. UPMC offers competitive benefits and great opportunities for growth by utilizing the CT Technologist Career Ladder, or any within the Imaging Family. Join the UPMC St. Margaret team and help us make a positive impact on the patient experience!

NEW Sign-On Bonus Available! (External and eligible candidates)

$15,000 with a 2-year commitment

OR

$30,000 with a 3-year commitment

As a CT Technologist at UPMC St. Margaret, you will find:

• On-Site parking
• UPMC’s brand new Monthly Loan Repayment program, exclusively for December 2023 and later graduates, offering $9,000 in loan repayment paid over three years (*Eligible flex full-time roles to receive a prorated amount of $6,300)
• An incomparable benefits package, including tuition reimbursement.
• Top clinicians, leading researchers, and the most modern equipment and technology in health care today
  
  

The CT Technologist is an important step on the CT Technologist career ladder. Final candidates will be placed in the appropriate job title and salary structure base on experience, and certification.

Performs imaging procedures at a technical level not requiring constant supervision. Competently performs a variety of technical procedures that require independent judgment, ingenuity, and initiative to apply prescribed ionizing radiation for diagnostic purposes.

Responsibilities:

• Performs computed tomography procedures utilizing established scan protocols, including contrast administration without requiring constant supervision.
• Utilizes complex imaging equipment for the acquisition, analysis, reconstruction and documentation of image data and completes procedures according to protocol.
• Ensures all exams within his/her area of responsibility are properly coded and tracked through RIS system, all exams are properly networked to ISITE for archiving and interpretation, and all charges are adequately entered for the exams performed.
• Administers PO, rectal and IV contrast per physician orders/department policy and assesses patients for potential risk factors prior to the administration of the contrast media required for the imaging procedure.
• Demonstrates the ability to communicate instructions to patients in a clear and concise manner and explain procedures to help allay the patient's fears and solicit their cooperation.
• Performs a variety of technical procedures that require independent judgement to adjust protocols, and initiative to apply prescribed ionizing radiation appropriately for diagnostic CT purposes.
• Demonstrates a strong ability to interact with both patients and co-workers, while displaying a high level of caring, listening, dignity and respect. Able to work as team member within the department and all other departments to expedite patient care efficiently.
• Identifies all patients properly by using two patient identifiers and utilizes universal protocol when performing procedures. Reviews patient history and assesses physician orders, applying specific departmental protocols for optimal results in the acquisition of data. Documents patient history in electronic record as required.
• Demonstrates proper technique in venipuncture; demonstrates proper use of power injector according to set protocols set by department and/or manufacturer.
  
  

Graduate of an ARRT approved school of Radiologic Technology or completion of accredited CNMT program. ARRT registry eligible technologist must obtain ARRT registry within 6 months of hire date. CT registry must be acquired within 18 months of the date the primary registry was acquired. CNMT graduates must obtain CNMT registry within 6 months of hire date.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

ARRT certified as a Radiologic Technologist is required or certified by a CNMT program. ARRT registry eligible technologist must obtain ARRT registry within 6 months of hire date. CT registry must be acquired within 18 months of the date the primary registry was acquired or date of hire if primary registry is already obtained. CNMT graduates must obtain CNMT registry within 6 months of hire date. CPR or BLS Required CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration componentwithin 30 days of hire

• ARRT Certificate OR Nuclear Medicine Technologist Certification (NMTC)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal
• Act 33 with renewal
• Act 34 with renewal
• Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal
  
  

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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