CT Technologist

UPMC; Altoona (PA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC in Altoona, PA is seeking a CT Technologist for a fulltime evening/night position with a 4-day schedule and every-other-weekend rotation. A $20,000 sign-on bonus accompanies a 2-year commitment to UPMC.

The role requires ARRT or CNMT credentialing paths, sterile technique, patient transfer, contrast administration under physician direction, and rigorous safety practices. Union involvement and CPI participation are noted in the job details.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an ARRT approved school of Radiologic Technology or CNMT program.
• ARRT registry eligible must obtain ARRT registry within 6 months of hire.
• CNMT registry must be obtained within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform CT examinations and position patients.
• Adhere to sterile technique and cross-contamination prevention policies.
• Operate PACS and Radiology Information System.
• Test glucose levels on PET/CT patients pre/post scan as required.
• Maintain safety standards and protective measures.
• Rotate within department and adapt to various clinical states.

Skills

Sterile technique

Cross-contamination prevention

Patient transfer/positioning

Venipuncture

ACLS/CPR knowledge

Safety compliance

Education

ARRT-approved Radiologic Technology program or CNMT program

Tools

PACS

RIS

I-Stat device

Laser processor

Job description

CT Technologist

Fulltime evening/night position - alternate schedule 4 days per week every other weekend rotation.

AFSCME union

This position has a sign on bonus of $20,000 with a 2-year commitment to UPMC!

Responsibilities:

• Practices sterile technique and prevents cross contamination.

• Complies with established occupational BBF and TB exposure policies.

• Transfers and positions patients while performing computed tomography examinations.

• Use of PACS.Use of the Radiology Information System.

• Station Medical Center CT staff is required to test glucose levels on PET/CT patient's pre and post scan.

• Provides immobilizing devices as required.

• Under the direction of a physician, technologist administers contrast media for CT examinations.

• Provides protection in accordance with prescribed safety standards.

• Responsible for the performance of routine special procedures. May be responsible for specific areas of instruction for ancillary personnel.

• Station Medical Center CT staff is required to run a creatinine point of care test on patients who meet the criteria for blood work prior to contrast injection. Staff is also required to perform daily QC on the I-Stat.

• Acquires and maintains skill level in venipuncture therapy in accordance with Department policy.

• Rotates within the department or other areas and by shift as required.

• Selects proper technical factors on an individual patient basis. Selects and operates equipment as directed.

• Supports department and hospital based CPI activities by actively participating in the CPI process.

• Develops film by means of a laser processor.

• Demonstrates knowledge and ability to adapt to clinical treatment and instructional aspect of care to all stages of the life cycle and to various states of health and disease.

• Maintains adequate records as directed on requisitions, etc.Maintains orderliness and cleanliness.

• Secures and returns supplies.

• 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 or date of hire if primary registry is already obtained.

• CNMT graduates must obtain CNMT registry within 6months of hire date.Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances: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. CPR or BLS Required. CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 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