CT Technologist

UPMC; Penn Wood (PA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $20,000

Job summary

UPMC Bedford is seeking a full-time CT Technologist to work the night shift (Sunday-Thursday). The role involves performing CT procedures with contrast, documenting data, and ensuring patient safety and comfort.

Responsibilities include coordinating with RIS/ISITE, maintaining proper protocols, and collaborating with the care team to deliver quality imaging and patient care. Sign-on bonus of $20,000 with a two-year commitment.

Qualifications

• Performs CT procedures using established protocols with contrast administration under supervision.
• Interacts with RIS and ISITE for exam coding, archiving, and interpretation.
• Administers contrast media and assesses patient risk prior to imaging.
• Communicates procedures clearly to help patients feel at ease.
• Uses independent judgement to adjust CT protocols for diagnostic quality.
• Works with patients and staff with care, respect and teamwork.
• Verifies patient identity using two identifiers and follows universal protocol.
• Documents patient history in the electronic record.
• Demonstrates venipuncture and power injector technique.

Responsibilities

• Performs CT procedures using established scan protocols with contrast administration under minimal supervision.
• Uses imaging equipment to acquire, analyze, reconstruct, and document data per protocol.
• Ensures exams are coded, tracked in RIS, and archived via ISITE.
• Administers contrast media according to orders and assesses patient risk.
• Explains procedures to patients to reduce anxiety and gain cooperation.
• Applies independent judgement to adjust protocols for diagnostic quality.
• Collaborates with team to expedite patient care.
• Verifies patient identity using two identifiers and follows universal protocols.
• Documents patient history in electronic health records.
• Demonstrates venipuncture technique and proper power injector use.

Skills

CT imaging

Contrast administration

RIS

ISITE

Venipuncture

Patient communication

Teamwork

Independent judgement

Tools

Power injector

CT hardware

Job description

UPMC Bedford is looking for a fulltime 40 hours a week CT Technologist to work the night shift Sunday-Thursday

This position is currently offering a $20,000 sign on bonus with a two-year commitment to UPMC!

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.