CT Technologist

UPMC; Colonial Park (PA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus $20,000

Student Loan Repayment $9k

Job summary

UPMC is seeking a CT Technologist to support the CT Department at UPMC Community General. This role is part of a career ladder with On-the-Job Training and requires performing imaging procedures with independent judgment.

Schedule: Monday to Friday, 3pm–11pm, with rotating weekends and holidays. Earn a $20,000 sign-on bonus and access a loan repayment program up to $9,000 for eligible graduates. Placement based on education, certifications, and experience.

Qualifications

• CT procedures
• Contrast administration
• Use RIS/ISITE systems to manage imaging data
• Communicate with patients clearly about procedures

Responsibilities

• Performs CT procedures using established protocols and contrast administration.
• Uses RIS/ISITE systems to document and archive exams and ensure proper charging.
• Identifies patient using two identifiers and follows universal protocol.
• Explains procedures to patients and obtains informed cooperation.
• Interacts with team to expedite patient care and maintain quality imaging.

Skills

CT imaging

Contrast administration

RIS/ISITE systems

Patient communication

Tools

RIS system

ISITE

Job description

Are you ready to take the next step in your imaging career while making a meaningful difference in patient care?

If you're currently a Diagnostic Technologist and interested in expanding your skills, we offer opportunities to advance into a CT Technologist role through our career ladder and On-the-Job Training Program. Join a team that is committed to employee growth, professional development, and well-being.

UPMC is seeking a CT Technologist to support the CT Department at UPMC Community General.

Employment Type: Full-Time

Schedule: Monday - Friday 3pm - 11pm. Rotating weekend on-call and holidays

UPMC's Monthly Loan Repayment Program, available exclusively to graduates from December 2023 or later, offers up to $9,000 in student loan repayment paid out over three years.

We are also offering a generous $20,000 Sign-On Bonus for eligible new hires who commit to a two-year employment agreement.

Eligible candidates will be placed into the appropriate position and salary grade within our CT Career Ladder based on their education, certifications, and relevant experience.

Purpose

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 assess 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 patients 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.