CT Technologist

UPMC; New Castle (PA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Loan Repayment Program

Job summary

UPMC Jameson is seeking a CT Technologist to join the Imaging team. This Flex, Full-time role involves day/afternoon shifts with possible evenings and midnights, rotating weekends and holidays. Extensive benefits, work/life balance, and career growth opportunities are offered.

New loan repayment program and sign-on bonuses highlight strong incentives for eligible full-time staff, with ARRT/ CNMT credentials and CPR/BLS requirements noted. Training and advancement are encouraged.

Qualifications

• ARRT registry-eligible or CNMT program completion is required or expected.
• CPR/BLS certification required.
• Ability to communicate instructions clearly to patients and families.

Responsibilities

• Perform CT procedures using established protocols and contrast administration with supervision as needed.
• Operate imaging equipment for acquisition, analysis, reconstruction, and documentation of data.
• Ensure exams are coded, tracked in RIS, and linked to ISITE for archiving and interpretation.

Skills

CPR/BLS

Patient communication

Clinical judgment

Education

ARRT/CNMT program completion

Tools

RIS/ISITE systems

Power injector

Job description

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

This Flex, 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.
• 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 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.All CT Technologist working in NY facilities performing contrast media injection are required to have received certification from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) and be Licensed through the New York State Department of Health.CPR or BLS Required. CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire.If practicing under a temporary permit: cannot admini...