CT Technologist | Canonsburg Hospital

Highmark Health; Canonsburg (Washington County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus: $30,000

Job summary

Highmark Health in the Canonsburg area seeks a Radiologic Technologist to perform prescribed imaging procedures with minimal supervision, ensuring high image quality and patient safety. You will independently position patients, select exposure factors, and optimize results for accurate diagnosis.

Responsibilities include reviewing orders, educating patients about procedures, handling contrast as permitted, and reporting results while adhering to HIPAA and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent education/experience required.
• ARRT(R) or NMTCB(CNMT) certification required at hire.
• CT certification or CT experience preferred within 18 months.

Responsibilities

• Position patient and perform imaging procedures independently.
• Analyze results and resolve image quality issues; reimage as needed.
• Enter, transmit and report scan results; review orders and histories.
• Educate patient about procedures, equipment and exams; obtain cooperation.
• Prepare and administer contrast/media within scope; monitor patient condition.
• Prepare equipment, set exposure factors, ensure safety and QC procedures.

Skills

Independent judgment

Attention to imaging quality

Patient education

Education

Associate degree

ARRT Registered (R) or NMTCB (CNMT)

CT technologist experience

Tools

CT scanners

X-ray equipment

Job description

***Sign on Bonus Eligible: $30,000 (3 year commitment)*****GENERAL OVERVIEW:** This job performs prescribed radiographic imaging procedures at a technical level not requiring constant supervision. Competently performs a variety of technical procedures that require independent judgment and initiative. **ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:*** Positions patient and performs imaging procedure(s) independently. Analyzes results and identifies issues with the quality of imaging results. Takes appropriate action to resolve image quality issues, including repositioning patient and repeating procedure. Enters, transmits and reports scan results. (40%)* Reviews patient history and physician's orders. Educates patient regarding procedures, equipment and exam to ensure patient's understanding and cooperation. (20%)* When ordered, prepares and administers contrast media and/or medications within scope of practice. Monitors patient condition continually and reports/responds to changes in status as appropriate. (20%)* Prepares equipment and supplies. Selects appropriate exposure factors and imaging parameters. Implements safety standards and performs appropriate quality control procedures on equipment. Troubleshoots, resolves, and/or reports equipment malfunctions as necessary. (20%)* Performs other duties as assigned. **QUALIFICATIONS:**Minimum* Associate degree; or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school; or six months to one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.* ARRT Registered (RT) in radiography (R) or NMTCB registered (CNMT) is required at time of hire Preferred* Prior experience working as a CT Technologist**Additional Employment Requirements:*** One of the following sets of certifications is required within 18 months of hire or transfer, if already certified, active certification must be maintained: + Computed Tomography (CT) certified OR + NMTCB registered (CT) certification + For employees already in a CT role prior to July 1, 2022: CT certification is not required if not already held; however, existing CT certifications must be maintained.* CPR – American Heart Association* Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate* Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate* Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate***Disclaimer:** The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.* ***Compliance Requirement**: This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies.* *As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company’s Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy. Furthermore, it is every employee’s responsibility to comply with the company’s Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements.*