CT TECHNOLOGIST - SIGN ON BONUS AVAILABLE

Independence Health System; Unity Township (PA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Independence Health System in Unity Township, PA is seeking a CT Technologist to perform computed tomography examinations and provide high-quality patient care for Latrobe, Frick and Westmoreland Hospitals. You will operate CT equipment, assist radiologists, and ensure safety and accuracy throughout imaging procedures.

Requirements include ARRT certification, completion of a JRCERT-accredited Radiologic Technology program, and current BLS. Travel between facilities may be required.

Qualifications

• Completion of a JRCERT-accredited Radiologic Technology program recognized by ARRT.
• Current ARRT registry and CPR/BLS per American Heart Association.
• Six months experience as Radiologic Technologist (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Perform CT examinations to produce diagnostic images as directed.
• Verify patient identity and order details; obtain consent where required.
• Prepare patient, equipment, and shielding per protocol; administer contrast when needed.
• Monitor patient during procedure and document findings and parameters.
• Send images to PACS and document in RIS/PACS records.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Critical thinking

Judgment

Communication

Education

ARRT Radiologic Technologist program

Job description

CT TECHNOLOGIST - SIGN ON BONUS AVAILABLE

Job Category: RADIOLOGY AND IMAGING

Requisition Number: CTTEC026939

• Posted : August 28, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

Showing 1 location

Unity Twp
Unity Township, PA, USA

• Travel Required : Yes

Description

$30,000.00 SIGN-ON BONUS AVAILABLE

OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE AT LATROBE, FRICK AND WESTMORELAND HOSPITALS

Job Summary/Overall Objectives

The CT Technologist performs the computed tomography examination to produce images of various anatomical parts and systems for diagnostic purposes as directed by the radiologist.

Essential Job Functions

• Collects pertinent data about the patient and procedure.
• Reconfirms the patient's identification and verifies the physician's order.
• Assures that the proper screening protocol is completed prior to patient entering the scan room.
• Verifies the patient's pregnancy status when appropriate.
• Provides information to the patient about the procedure.
• Verifies the patient has consented to the procedure and answers any questions.
• Provides accurate explanations and instructions at an appropriate time and at a level the patient can understand.
• Analyzes the information during the assessment phase and determines optimal imaging parameters per diagnosis.
• Determines whether the patient has been appropriately prepared for procedure.
• Assesses factors that may contraindicate procedure such as medications or insufficient patient preparation.
• Selects appropriate shielding and immobilization devices.
• Reviews the patient's chart/physician order to determine optimal scanning parameters for suspected pathology.
• Administers contrast agents according to established guidelines.
• Obtains written consent prior to IV/oral contrast administration.
• Evaluates lab values prior to administering contrast agents.
• Determines appropriate type and dose of contrast agent to be administered.
• Completes oral contrast screening form when needed.
• Monitors patient during exam for adverse reaction to contrast media.
• Using sterile techniques, preps site and starts IV when applicable.
• Reformats images as needed to better visualize anatomy or pathology according to established guidelines.
• Send images to PACS for interpretation by radiologist.
• Archives images to CD or data storage device as needed.
• Documents information about patient care, exam, and patient history in appropriate record.
• Verifies correct order is entered into RIS.
• Documents appropriate patient history into PACS system.
• Documents any exceptions from the established guidelines.
• Scans appropriate documents into PACS system.
• Facilitates correspondence with all departments to ensure procedures are done in a timely manner.
• Works with Centralized Scheduling, nursing units, and ER to accommodate STAT or ASAP orders.
• Responds to emergency calls per department procedures.
• Performs daily QC on CT equipment.
• Assures adequate patient care and office supplies are maintained.
• Reports equipment malfunction to service provider.
• Implements downtime procedures when necessary.
• Performs daily glucometer QC.
• Performs glucometer procedure on patients.
• Maintains annual glucometer competency.
• Other duties as assigned.

Competency and Experience (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

Required Qualifications/Experience

• Completion of a (JRCERT) accredited Radiologic Technology recognized by ARRT.
• Strong leadership ability, good organizational skills, independent and critical thinking skills, sound judgment
• Strong ability to communicate complex and/or controversial topics and concepts to a wide and diverse audience.

Preferred Qualifications/Experience

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• Six (6) months experience as a Radiologic Technologist

License, Certification & Clearances

• Current Registry with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) approved curriculum of the American Heart Association (CPR and AED) program.
• Act 34-PA Criminal Record Check from the PA State Police system
• Act 33 with renewal
• Act 73 FBI

Supervisory Responsibilities

• This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities but does serve as a coach and mentor for other positions in the department.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

• Incumbent will be scheduled based on operational need (rotate shifts, standby, on-call, etc.).
• Travel may be expected locally between System locations.

Independence Health and its affiliated companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. It is their policy to prohibit discrimination of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or genetic information, or any other classification protected by law. Independence Health and its affiliated companies will comply with all applicable laws and regulations.

Disclaimer

This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Moreover, duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Effective March 2020 or during pandemic: goggles, face shield and mask are required according to CDC guidelines

When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required.

Essential – Absolute Necessity.

Marginal – Minimal Necessity.

Constantly – 5.5 to 8 hours or more or 200 reps/shift.

Frequently – 2.5 to 5.5 hours or more or 32-200 reps/shift.

Occasionally – 0.25 to 2.5 hours or 2-32 reps/shift.

Rarely – Less than 0.25 hours or less than 2 reps/shift.

Physical Condition

Marginal

Constantly

Frequently

Occasionally

Rarely

Never

Extreme Heat

x

Extreme Cold

x

Heights

x

Confined Spaces

x

x

Mechanical Hazards

x

Use of Vibrating Tools

x

Operates Vehicle

x

x

x

Use of Lifting/Transfer Devices

x

x

Rotates All Shifts

x

x

x

x

x

x

On-Call

x

x

Overtime(+8/hrs/shift; 40/hrs/wk)

x

x

x

x

x

x

Respirator Protective Equipment

x

x

Eye Protection

x

x

x

Hearing Protection

x

Hand Protection

x

x

Feet, Toe Protection

x

Body Protection

x

x

Latex Exposure

x

x

Solvent Exposure

x

Paint (direct use) Exposure

x

Dust (sanding) Exposure

x

x

Cytotoxic (Chemo) Exposure

x

x

x

x

x

Mist Exposure

x

x

x

x

x

x

Laser Exposure

x

Physical Demands

When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required.

Essential – Absolute Necessity.

Marginal – Minimal Necessity.

Constantly – 5.5 to 8 hours or more or 200 reps/shift.

Frequently – 2.5 to 5.5 hours or more or 32-200 reps/shift.

Occasionally – 0.25 to 2.5 hours or 2-32 reps/shift.

Rarely – Less than 0.25 hours or less than 2 reps/shift.

Physical Condition

Marginal

Constantly

Frequently

Occasionally

Rarely

Never

x

x

x

x

Walking

x

x

x

x

Climbing Ladders

x

Standing

x

x

Kneeling

x

x

Squatting (Crouching)

x

x

Twisting/Turning

x

x

Keyboard/Computer Operation

x

x

Gross Grasp

x

x

x

x

Hand/Arm Coordination

x

x

Pushing/Pulling(lbs. of force)

x

50#

Carry

x

10#

Transfer/Push/Pull Patients

x

x

Seeing Near w/Acuity

x

x

Feeling (Sensation)

x

x

x

x

Hearing Clearly

x

x

Pulling/Pushing Objects Overhead

x

x

Reaching Above Shoulder Level

x

x

Reaching Forward

x

x

Lifting Floor to Knuckle

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10#

Lifting Seat Pan to Knuckle

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50#

Lifting Knuckle to Shoulder

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35#

50#

Lifting Shoulder to Overhead

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10#

• When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required.

Travel Required

Yes . Between facilities

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