CT Technologist

System One; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Job summary

System One is seeking a CT Technologist in Pittsburgh, PA to perform computed tomography procedures with contrast, following established protocols and ensuring accurate RIS coding and ISITE archiving. The role requires effective patient communication and teamwork across departments.

The candidate will operate complex imaging equipment, participate in QA and regulatory tasks, and support protocol development with Radiology leadership. A sign-on bonus and relocation assistance are available.

Qualifications

• ARRT Radiologic Technologist certification or CNMT program completion.
• CT Board Certification within 12 months of hire.
• CPR/BLS certification per AHA standards.
• Act 31/34/33/73 clearances renewed as required.

Responsibilities

• Perform CT procedures using established protocols with contrast administration.
• Code and track exams in RIS and ensure archiving to ISITE with proper charges.
• Administer contrast media and assess patient risk per orders.
• Explain procedures clearly to patients and support anxious individuals.
• Operate advanced imaging equipment for data acquisition and documentation.
• Assist with QA, regulatory testing, and staff training when needed.
• Coordinate with Radiologists on protocol development and coverage.

Skills

CT knowledge

Team collaboration

Education

ARRT Radiologic Technologist certification

CNMT program completion

CT Board Certification within 12 months of hire

CPR/BLS certification

Act 31/33/34/73 clearances

Job description

Job Title: CT Technologist

Location: Pittsburgh, PA 15219

Type: Direct Hire

Shift: Day, night, weekends and on-call responsibility

Salary: Competitive pay along with sign on bonus and relocation assistance

Overview: Our client is an esteemed medical facility is seeking a Diagnostic Technologist to demonstrate advanced level of knowledge in Diagnostic Imaging by providing patient care as defined by the most up to day protocols and procedures.

Responsibilities

• CT Technologist: (Computed Tomography)
• 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 judgment 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 a 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.
• CT Technologist Adv:
• Performs or assists Clinical Specialist in performing QA, regulatory testing, and other technical and research initiatives.
• Assist with the training of staff and student technologists.
• Monitors quality control activities and demonstrates advanced level of knowledge in Diagnostic Imaging by providing patient care as defined by the most up to day protocols and procedures.
• Demonstrates competency of specialty equipment (i.e. 3D recon, cardiac scanning, etc.) and analyzes data promptly.
• Participates in standardization activities with system-level workgroups.
• Demonstrates the ability to function independently, and is able to cover off shifts, on-call responsibilities, and perform services at satellite facilities, where applicable, while continually communicating with lead and management team.
• Performs all job responsibilities of CT Tech I.
• Works directly with Radiologists regarding protocol development

Qualifications

• CT Technologist:
• Graduate of an ARRT approved school of Radiologic Technology or completion of accredited CNMT program.
• ARRT certified as a Radiologic Technologist is required or certified by a CNMT program.
• Must obtain CT Board Certification within 12 months of hire date.
• CPR or BLS Required, CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire
• Act 34
• CT Technologist Adv:
• Graduate of an ARRT approved school of Radiologic Technology or completion of accredited CNMT program.
• 2 years CT experience required.
• 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
• Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal
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