CT Technologist-PRN

UPMC; Carlisle (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

UPMC Carlisle is seeking a CT Technologist to support the CT Scan Department. Location: UPMC Carlisle. Employment Type: Casual. Schedule: at least 16 hours per month with weekend and holiday coverage required.

The role involves performing CT procedures, managing contrast administration, and ensuring accurate documentation and charging in the RIS/ISITE systems. ARRT CNMT registries and BLS/CPR are required or pursued within specified timeframes.

Qualifications

• ARRT certified radiologic technologist required or ARRT registry eligible with 6 months to obtain.
• CNMT registry within 6 months of hire date.
• BLS or CPR certification required.
• ARRT/NMTC or CNMT registries may apply per CSR and department policy.

Responsibilities

• Perform CT procedures using established protocols with contrast administration.
• Operate imaging equipment for acquisition, reconstruction, and documentation of data.
• Ensure exams are coded and tracked in RIS and archived in ISITE.
• Administer contrast per physician orders and assess risk factors.
• Communicate procedures clearly to patients to reduce anxiety.

Skills

Patient communication

Team collaboration

Independent judgment

Radiologic technology knowledge

Education

ARRT approved Radiologic Technology program

CNMT certification program

Tools

Power injector

Job description

UPMC is seeking a CT Technologist to support the CT Scan Department at UPMC Carlisle

Location:UPMC Carlisle

Employment Type: Casual

Schedule: Hours will vary based of department needs but must be able to commit to at least 16 hours per month. Weekend and holiday coverage required.

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 6months 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.

• ARRT Certificate OR Nuclear Medicine Technologist Certification (NMTC)

• Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

• Act 34

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran