CT Technologist - (Radiation Oncology)

UPMC; Colonial Park (PA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

UPMC Hillman Cancer Center in Harrisburg, PA, is seeking a regular full-time CT Technologist to support the UPMC Pinnacle Radiation Oncology network. This role performs diagnostic CT imaging with contrast administration and follows established protocols to ensure high quality studies and patient safety.

The incumbent will be placed into the CT Career ladder based on education, certification, license, and experience.

Responsibilities

• Performs computed tomography procedures using established scan protocols and contrast administration.
• Utilizes imaging equipment for acquisition, analysis, reconstruction, and documentation.
• Ensures exams are properly coded in RIS and archived for interpretation.
• Administers PO, rectal and IV contrast per orders and assesses risk.
• Communicates instructions to patients clearly and helps alleviate fears.
• Adjusts protocols and applies ionizing radiation appropriately for diagnostic CT.
• Works with patients and co-workers with professionalism and respect.
• Identifies patients using two identifiers and follows universal protocol.
• Reviews patient history and documents in electronic records.

Job description

Purpose:

UPMC Hillman Cancer Center is internationally recognized for its leadership in the prevention, detection, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer and is the region's only comprehensive cancer center designated by the National Cancer Institute. As the preeminent institution in western Pennsylvania for the delivery of cancer care, the performance of basic, translational, and clinical research, and the education of the next generation of cancer researchers and physicians, UPMC Hillman Cancer Center is exceptionally well-positioned to contribute to the global effort to reduce the burden of cancer.

UPMC Hillman Cancer Center is currently hiring for a regular Full-TimeCT Technologist to support the UPMC Pinnacle Radiation Oncology network site located in Harrisburg, PA. This position will work regular full-time Monday through Friday daylight schedule. We offer a $20,000 sign-on bonus, a competitive wage, and a generous total rewards benefits package.

The incumbent performs imaging procedures at a technical level and completes a variety of technical procedures that require independent judgment, ingenuity, and initiative to apply prescribed ionizing radiation for diagnostic purposes. They will be placed into the appropriate level of our CT Career ladder based on education, certification, license, and experience.

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 patients 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.