CT Technologist

UPMC; New Castle (PA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Loan Repayment Program

Excellent Benefits

Job summary

UPMC Jameson seeks a CT Technologist to join the Imaging team in New Castle, PA. The role involves rotating day and afternoon shifts with some evenings and midnights, no travel, and rotating weekends/holidays.

The department offers strong benefits, work-life balance, and opportunities for advancement. Sign-on bonuses and a loan repayment program are available for eligible regular full-time CT Technologists, with generous terms for December 2023 and later graduates.

Qualifications

• Experience in computed tomography imaging and patient-focused care.
• Ability to adjust imaging protocols based on physician orders and patient needs.
• Familiarity with RIS and ISITE archiving and billing processes.

Responsibilities

• Perform CT procedures using established scan protocols, including contrast administration.
• Operate imaging equipment for acquisition, analysis, reconstruction, and documentation of data.
• Ensure exams are coded and tracked in RIS and linked to ISITE for archiving and interpretation.
• Administer PO, rectal and IV contrast per orders and assess patient risks.
• Communicate procedures clearly to patients to reduce anxiety and gain cooperation.
• Apply appropriate ionizing radiation techniques with professional judgment for diagnostics.
• Collaborate with department staff to ensure timely patient care and throughput.
• Verify patient identity with two identifiers and adhere to universal protocols.
• Record patient history and physician orders in the electronic medical record.

Skills

CT Imaging

Patient Care

Tools

RIS

ISITE

Job description

UPMC Jameson is hiring a CT Technologist to join the Imaging team!

This regular, full-time role will work primarily rotating day and afternoon shifts with possibility of some evening and midnight shifts. No travel is required. Rotating weekends and holidays are required.

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

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.)

We are currently offering SIGN-ON BONUSES for CT Technologist positions!

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

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.