CT Technologist

UPMC; York (York County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; 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. Location is UPMC Memorial with a Full-Time day shift schedule from 3pm to 11pm, including on-call and weekend on a rotating basis.

Candidates must have ARRT certification or CNMT with registry within specified timelines; CT experience and BLS/ CPR are required. A $20,000 sign-on bonus is offered with a 2-year commitment and a loan repayment program up to $9,000 over three years.

Qualifications

• ARRT certification required or CNMT certification with registry in required timeframe.
• CNMT graduates must obtain CNMT registry within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform CT procedures using established scan protocols and contrast administration.
• Operate imaging equipment for acquisition, reconstruction, and documentation of data.
• Ensure proper coding and RIS/ISITE network integration for exams.
• Administer contrast per physician orders and assess patient risk.

Education

ARRT approved school of Radiologic Technology

CNMT program

Tools

RIS system

ISITE imaging network

Power injector

Job description

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

Location: UPMC Memorial.

Employment Type: Full-Time.

Schedule: Day Shift, 3pm - 11pm Monday through Friday rotating on-call and weekends.

2 Holiday's per year.

We are offering a $20,000 sign-on bonus for a 2-year commitment to 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.

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 certified as a Radiologic Technologist is required or certified by a 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. CPR or BLS Required. CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire.

• ARRT Certificate
• ARRT Certificate OR Nuclear Medicine Technologist Certification (NMTC)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• Nuclear Medicine Technologist Certification (NMTC)
• Minimum 2 years CT experience, preferred
• Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal
• Act 33 with renewal
• Act 34 with renewal
• Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran