CT Technologist

UPMC; Greenville (PA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Loan repayment program

Job summary

UPMC Horizon – Greenville is seeking a Flex Full-time CT Technologist to join the Imaging Team. The role features variable shifts with weekend and rotating holiday coverage, and potential travel to UPMC Shenango Valley as needed.

We offer a competitive benefits package and opportunities for work-life balance and career advancement. Sign-on bonuses and a loan repayment program are available for eligible regular full-time roles.

Responsibilities

• Performs computed tomography procedures utilizing established scan protocols, including contrast administration without constant supervision.
• Utilizes complex imaging equipment for acquisition, analysis, reconstruction and documentation of image data and completes procedures according to protocol.
• Ensures all exams are coded and tracked through RIS and networked to ISITE for archiving and interpretation, with accurate charges.
• Administers PO, rectal and IV contrast per physician orders and assesses patient risk prior to contrast administration.
• Communicates instructions clearly to patients to ease fears and obtain cooperation.
• Performs procedures with independent judgement to adjust protocols and apply radiation appropriately for diagnostic CT.
• Demonstrates teamwork and care in interactions with patients and staff across departments to expedite patient care.
• Identifies patients with two identifiers and uses universal protocol; reviews history and documents required information.
• Demonstrates proper venipuncture and power injector use per protocol.

Job description

UPMC Horizon – Greenville is hiring a Flex Full-time CT Technologist to join the Imaging Team. This role will work variable shifts. Weekend coverage is required as needed, along with rotating holiday coverage. Travel to UPMC- Shenango Valley could be required as needed.

We offer a competitive benefits package that few employers can match, excellent work/life balance, promotional opportunities, and career enhancement.

Sign-On Bonus Details: $20,000 for a 2-year work commitment.

UPMC's brand new Monthly Loan Repayment program, exclusively for December 2023 and later graduates, offering $9000 in loan repayment paid over three years for eligible regular Full-Time roles. (Eligible Flex Full-Time roles to receive prorated amount of $6300.)

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 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.