CT Technologist

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated CT Tech for a full-time evening position. The role involves performing computed tomography examinations and ensuring patient safety. This role offers a competitive salary, a sign-on bonus of $15,000, and a generous loan repayment program for eligible graduates.

Benefits

Sign on bonus of $15,000

Loan repayment program of $9,000

Qualifications

• Experience in computed tomography examinations required.
• Knowledge of safety standards and patient care essential.

Responsibilities

• Practices sterile technique and prevents cross contamination.
• Transfers and positions patients while performing CT examinations.
• Administers contrast media under physician’s direction.

Skills

Sterile technique

Patient positioning

Glucose testing

Venipuncture therapy

Radiology Information Systems

Job description

CT Tech

Fulltime 40 hour evening position. Monday thru Friday 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.

AFSCME union

Posted: June 3, 2025

This position is currently offering a sign on bonus of $15,000 with a Two-year commitment to UPMC! Don't miss out, apply today!

UPMC’s Monthly Loan Repayment program, exclusively for December 2023 and later graduates, offering $9,000 in loan repayment paid over three years

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.