CT Technologist

UPMC; York (York County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $20,000

Loan repayment up to $9,000

Job summary

UPMC Memorial in York County seeks an experienced CT Technologist for the Day Shift (8am–6pm, Mon-Thu) in a full-time capacity. Includes rotating on-call and two holidays per year with a $20,000 sign-on bonus for a 2-year commitment and a loan-repayment option up to $9,000 for December graduates.

Performs CT exams per protocol, administers contrast, documents in RIS/ISITE, and communicates clearly with patients. Works collaboratively to ensure safe, accurate imaging and patient care.

Qualifications

• Performs CT imaging procedures per established protocols.
• Administers contrast media as ordered and assesses patient risk prior to administration.
• Operates imaging equipment with independence and clinical judgment.

Responsibilities

• Performs CT procedures utilizing established protocols, including contrast administration.
• Uses RIS/ISITE for data entry, archiving and interpretation of exams.
• Ensures proper patient identification and adherence to universal protocols.
• Communicates instructions clearly to patients to reduce anxiety and ensure cooperation.
• Maintains teamwork within the department and with other areas to expedite patient care.
• Demonstrates venipuncture technique and proper use of power injector per protocol.

Skills

CT Imaging

Patient positioning

Contrast administration

Tools

RIS system

ISITE

Power injector

Job description

UPMC is seeking an experienced CT Technologist to support the CT DepartmentatUPMC Memorial

Location:UMPC Memorial

Employment Type: Full-Time

Schedule: Day Shift, 8am - 6pm Monday through Thursday

rotating on-call and 2 holidays per year

We are offering a$20,000 sign-on bonus for a 2-year commitmentto eligible hires!

UPMC’s new Monthly Loan Repayment Program, exclusively for December 2023 or later graduates, offers up to $9,000 in loan repayment paid over three years!

Candidates will be placed in the correct job title/salary grade within career ladder based on education and experience.

Purpose:

Performs imaging procedures at a technical level not requiring constant supervision. Competently performs a variety of technical procedures that require independent judgment, ingenuity and initiative to apply prescribed ionizing radiation for diagnostic purposes.

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 assess patients for potential risk factors prior to the administration of the contrast media required for the imaging procedure.
• Demonstrates proper technique in venipuncture; demonstrates proper use of power injector according to set protocols set by department and/or manufacturer.