CT Technologist

UPMC; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

UPMC Harrisburg seeks a full-time CT Technologist to support the CT Department. You will perform CT procedures, administer contrast, and document results in RIS/ISITE with a focus on safety and quality.

Qualified candidates are ARRT-approved radiologic technologists with CT experience and strong teamwork. Eligible hires may receive a $20,000 sign-on bonus and a loan repayment benefit. This role includes rotating shifts and on-call duties to ensure efficient patient care.

Qualifications

• ARRT-approved Radiologic Technology education.
• CT experience required.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Performs CT procedures using established protocols and contrast administration.
• Ensures exams are coded and archived in RIS/ISITE, with charges entered.
• Communicates procedures to patients to reduce anxiety and ensure cooperation.
• Demonstrates proper venipuncture and use of power injector per protocol.
• Identifies patients using two identifiers and adheres to universal protocol.

Skills

CT imaging

Contrast administration

Patient communication

Protocol adherence

Team collaboration

Education

ARRT Certification in Radiologic Technology

CNMT or equivalent

Tools

RIS

ISITE

Power injector

PACS

Job description

Are you interested in growing your imaging career while making a direct, meaningful impact on patient care? Are you a current diagnostic tech looking for an opportunity to expand your skill set and become a CT Tech, while working in an environment that values employee development and well-being?

UPMC is seeking a Full Time CT Technologist to support the CT Department at UPMC Harrisburg

We are offering a $20,000 sign-on bonus for a 2-year commitment to eligible new hires!

UPMC's new Monthly Loan Repayment Program, exclusively for December 2023 or later graduates, offers up to $9,000 in loan repayment paid over three years!

Candidates will be placed in the correct job title/salary grade within career ladder based on education and experience.

SCHEDULE:

7:00am - 7:00pm (Friday, Saturday, Sunday)

Rotating on-call and holidays

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.

Graduate of an ARRT approved school of Radiologic Technology or completion of accredited CNMT program. 2 years CT experience required. Must have obtained a performance review rating of strong/solid/good on most recent performance review to be eligible for promotion.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

• 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