CT Technologist Senior | Wexford HWP

Highmark Health; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

3-year commitment

Job summary

Highmark Health is seeking a CT Technologist to perform inpatient and diagnostic imaging with a focus on age-appropriate protocols and high-quality patient care. The role includes mentoring staff, training new personnel, and supporting QA and accreditation activities.

You will participate in standardization and process-improvement initiatives, and ensure imaging protocols are implemented accurately with independent judgment and initiative.

Qualifications

• Minimum: Associate’s degree; or equivalent from a two-year college or technical; or six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• One of the following sets of certifications is required: NMTCB CNMT and CT; OR ARRT radiography (RT) and CT certified; OR 2 years’ experience as a CT Technologist.

Responsibilities

• Performs all essential job responsibilities of an inpatient CT Technologist, including age-specific diagnostic imaging per established protocols.
• Act as day-to-day mentor/resource for staff and others within the department.
• Performs and/or trains others in quality assurance activities and regulatory testing/ accreditation documentation.
• Participates in standardization activities and process improvement initiatives with system-level workgroups.

Skills

Mentoring

Communication

Quality assurance

Education

Associate’s degree or equivalent

NMTCB CNMT and CT or ARRT RT radiography and CT

Job description

***Sign on Bonus Eligible: $30,000 (3 year commitment)*****GENERAL OVERVIEW:** This job provides supervision of staff and area functions as well as may serve as a physician liaison. Performs various imaging procedures in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice and with the policies, values, and mission of the organization. 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*** Performs all essential job responsibilities of an inpatient CT Technologist, including but not limited to performing age-specific diagnostic imaging per established protocols. Effectively communicates and interacts with patients, physicians and other team members. Addresses patient and physician concerns. Responds to adverse events and/or any changes with patient's status. (40%)* Acts as a day –to- day mentor/resource for staff and others within the department. Orients and trains new staff and students. (20%)* Performs and/or trains others relative to quality assurance activities, quality control, and regulatory testing and accreditation preparation/documentation. (10%)* Participates in standardization activities and process improvement initiatives with system-level workgroups (10%)* Demonstrates proficiency in the performance of specialty exams and analyzes data promptly to resolve problems and improve efficiency. Enter new or edit existing CT scanner protocols. (10%)* Coverage of chief tech duties as assigned (10%)* Performs other duties as assigned.**QUALIFICATIONS:**Minimum* Associate’s degree; or equivalent from a two-year college or technical; or six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.* One of the following sets of certifications is required + NMTCB registered (CNMT) and (CT) certification + ARRT registered (RT) radiography (R) and computed tomography (CT) certified OR* 2 years’ of experience as a CT Technologist. Preferred* None**Additional Employment Requirements:*** 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.*