CT Technologist

Life in Pittsburgh; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Loan Repayment

Full-Time Benefits

No on-call or travel

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital is seeking a CT Technologist to provide high-quality computed tomography services across ER, outpatient and inpatient settings. The role offers rotating daylight and evening shifts with no on-call or travel, and a comprehensive benefits package.

As part of a teaching center and national center of excellence, you will work with advanced CT technology, receive sign-on and loan repayment opportunities, and grow professionally within a supportive environment that values

Qualifications

• Graduate of an ARRT-approved school of Radiologic Technology or CNMT program.
• ARRT registry eligible Technologist must obtain ARRT registry within 6 months of hire date.
• CNMT graduates must obtain CNMT registry within 6 months of hire date.

Responsibilities

• Performs computed tomography procedures, including contrast administration, and utilizes imaging equipment for acquisition, analysis, and documentation of image data.
• Ensures all exams are properly coded and tracked through RIS and networked to ISITE for archiving and interpretation, with charges entered for exams performed.
• Administers PO, rectal, and IV contrast per physician orders and assesses patients for risk factors prior to contrast administration.
• Communicates instructions clearly to patients and explains procedures to help reduce anxiety and gain cooperation.
• Interacts professionally with patients and staff, showing care, listening, dignity, and respect.
• Works as a team member within the department and with other departments to expedite patient care.
• Identifies patients using two identifiers.
• Reviews patient history and physician orders, documenting history in the electronic record as required.
• Demonstrates proper venipuncture technique.

Skills

Teamwork

Patient communication

Attention to detail

Clinical radiology

Education

ARRT-approved Radiologic Technology program

CNMT registry eligible/Certification

Tools

RIS

ISITE

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 a full-time CT Technologist at UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital today!

Why Join Us?

• Sign-On Bonus: $20,000 for a 2-year commitment for eligible hires!
• Loan Repayment:Up to $9,000 for eligible new grads!
• Full-Time Benefits including Health Insurance options, PTO, Retirement, Paid Parental Leave, Tuition Assistance, and more!
• Growth opportunitieswith advanced CT technology, including training with PET scanning!
• Support a variety of patients from the ER, outpatient, and inpatient!
• UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital is proud to be a National Center of Excellence in Women's Health!
• We are a teaching center for several University of Pittsburgh programs, and a leader in research!

Work Schedule:

• Rotating daylight and evening shifts, with limited night coverage on occasional weekends.
• Rotating weekend shifts and limited holiday coverage.
• 8-hour and 12-hour shifts available!
• 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,

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.

• 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 6 months of hire date.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

• ARRT Certificate OR Nuclear Medicine Technologist Certification (NMTC)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
  • CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire.
• Act 34 with renewal

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran