CT Technologist

UPMC; Mechanicsburg (Cumberland County); Sur place; USD 65 000 - 85 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Loan repayment up to $9,000

Sign-On Bonus $20,000

Résumé du poste

UPMC is seeking a CT Technologist to support the CT Department at UPMC West Shore in Mechanicsburg, PA. This full-time role involves a Monday–Friday 3pm–11pm schedule with rotating weekends and holidays, plus a generous sign-on bonus and loan repayment program for eligible new hires.

The CT Technologist will perform CT exams, administer contrast media, and ensure accurate documentation in RIS and ISITE, while maintaining patient safety and care standards per department protocols.

Qualifications

• ARRT-approved Radiologic Technology program or CNMT program completion.
• CNMT registry within 6 months of hire and ARRT registry within 18 months if not yet obtained.

Responsabilités

• Performs CT procedures using established scan protocols, including contrast administration.
• Uses imaging equipment for acquisition, analysis, reconstruction and documentation of data.
• Ensures exams are coded and tracked in RIS and archived to ISITE with proper charges.
• Administers PO, rectal and IV contrast per orders and assesses patient risk.
• Explains procedures to patients clearly to reduce anxiety and gain cooperation.
• Adjusts protocols and applies ionizing radiation appropriately for diagnostic CT procedures.
• Interacts with patients and coworkers with care, dignity and respect as a team member.
• Identifies patients with two identifiers and follows universal protocol; documents history.
• Demonstrates venipuncture technique and proper use of power injector.

Connaissances

Independent judgment

Patient communication

Team collaboration

Contrast administration

Formation

ARRT radiologic technology program

CNMT program

Outils

RIS system

ISITE archiving

Power injector

Description du poste

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 CT Technologist to support the CT Department at UPMC West Shore

Location: UPMC West Shore

Employment Type: Full -Time

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

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!

We are currently offering a generous $20,00 Sign-On Bonus with a 2-year commitment for eligible new hires

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

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 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