CT Technologist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Loan repayment program

Job summary

UPMC Memorial is seeking an experienced CT Technologist to support the CT Department located at UPMC Memorial. The role involves performing CT imaging procedures, administering contrast, and ensuring accurate documentation and archiving in RIS/ISITE.

The position requires flexible day/evening shifts, on-call rotation, and holidays. A sign-on bonus and a loan repayment program are available for eligible hires.

Qualifications

• Performs CT procedures using established protocols.
• Administers contrast per physician orders and policies.
• Documents exams and ensures proper coding in the RIS/ISITE network.

Responsibilities

• Performs CT procedures with contrast using established scan protocols.
• Operates imaging equipment and documents data per protocol.
• Ensures exams are coded and archived in RIS/ISITE, with charges entered.
• Administers PO/IV contrast per orders and assesses patient risk.
• Communicates procedures clearly to patients to reduce anxiety.
• Adjusts protocols with independent judgment for diagnostic quality.
• Interacts professionally with patients and staff to ensure efficient care.
• Identifies patients using two identifiers and follows universal protocols.

Skills

CT procedures

Contrast administration

RIS

ISITE

Teamwork

Tools

Power injector

Job description

UPMC is seeking an experienced CT Technologist to support the CT Department at UPMC Memorial

Location: UMPC Memorial

Employment Type: Full-Time Flex

Schedule: Variable day/evening shifts. Schedule will consist of 2-10 hour shifts and 1-8 hour shift. Details discussed in interview.

On-call rotation and 1 Holiday per year required

2 Holiday's 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 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.