CT Technologist

UPMC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus of $10,000

Health Insurance options

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is hiring a Part-Time CT Technologist to join their team in Pittsburgh. This role offers a flexible schedule of 20 hours per week, ensuring patient care using advanced CT technology. Responsibilities include performing CT procedures, coding exams, and communicating effectively with patients. New graduates are encouraged to apply, with training provided. This position includes a sign-on bonus and valuable part-time benefits such as health insurance and PTO.

Qualifications

• Must be able to perform computed tomography procedures.
• Experience in patient history documentation is required.
• Ability to administer contrast per physician orders.

Responsibilities

• Perform CT procedures and ensure correct coding.
• Communicate effectively with patients about procedures.
• Collaborate with team members for efficient patient care.

Skills

Patient communication skills

Ability to work in a team

Technical proficiency with imaging equipment

Education

Radiography, CT, or X-Ray training

Job description

Are you interested in growing your clinical career while making a direct, meaningful impact on patient care? Want a work environment that values employee development and well-being?

Join UPMC as apart-time CT Technologistat UPMC Mercy today!

Why Join Us?

• Sign-On Bonus:$10,000 for a 2-year commitment for eligible hires!
• Part-Time Benefitsincluding Health Insurance options, PTO, Retirement, Tuition Assistance, Paid Parental Leave, and more!
• Growth opportunitieswith advanced CT technology and a variety of CT services!
• Secure, discounted staff parkingavailable within close proximity to the hospital!
• UPMC Mercy is proud to offer the region’s only Level 1 Trauma Center and Comprehensive Burn Center under one roof!
• UPMC Mercy is ranked #14 in the nation for Rehabilitation by U.S. News & World Report.
• Our Trauma and Burn Center has recently been recognized by the American Association of Critical Care Nurses with the Silver Beacon Award!
• Did you know that Mercy Hospital was the first hospital in Pittsburgh, and the first Mercy Hospital ever in the world? Established in 1847, Mercy Hospital merged with UPMC in 2008 to become UPMC Mercy.

Work Schedule:

• 20 hours per week
• Rotating daylight, evening, and overnight shifts.
• Rotating weekend shifts and team-divided holiday coverage hours.
• NO on-call or travel!

Now is an exciting time to join our team of skilled technologists and perform a variety of CT services, all while working with our advanced CT technology! If you’re passionate about patient care and eager to grow professionally, apply today!

New graduates (Radiography, CT, X-Ray, etc.) are encouraged to apply – we will train!

Applicants will be placed in the appropriate job title and salary based on individual experience and education, at manager discretion.

Responsibilities:

• Performs computed tomography procedures, including contrast administration, and utilizes complex imaging equipment for the acquisition, analysis, and documentation of image data.
• Ensures all exams within 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 assesses patients for potential risk factors prior to the administration of the contrast.
• Demonstrates the ability to communicate instructions to patients in a clear and concise manner, and explains procedures to help allay the patient's fears and solicit their cooperation.
• 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.
• Reviews patient history and assesses physician orders, and documents patient history in electronic record, as required.
• Demonstrates proper technique in venipuncture.