CT Technologist Specialist

UPMC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus ($20,000)

Job summary

UPMC Presbyterian is hiring a CT Technologist Specialist to join our imaging team. This role supports the main CT department and the new Kamin Tower expansion, serving as a primary technologist for the new space and helping shape its success from the ground up.

You will enjoy a daylight schedule with 8-, 10-, or 12-hour shifts, every-other-weekend coverage, and holiday picks. You’ll work in a nationally recognized Level I Trauma Center and a leading cardiac/stroke center with diverse,

Qualifications

• 3+ years CT experience required.
• ARRT CT certification required.
• ARRT approved Radiologic Technology program.
• 3D post-processing experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead tech QA program and update protocols with lead technologists.
• Assume leadership in training staff on new equipment.
• Assist with accreditation responsibilities.
• Attend advanced training to maintain imaging standards.
• Lead training on new techniques for research studies.
• Serve as a daily technical resource to technologists.
• Create/start up training programs and assist with new offsite locations.
• Coordinate reporting and image acquisition with physicians and staff.

Skills

Leadership

Staff training

Quality assurance

Imaging techniques

Communication

Research collaboration

Education

ARRT approved Radiologic Technology program

Tools

3D post-processing

Job description

Start Strong: Earn a $20,000 sign-on bonus when you join the team!

UPMC Presbyterian is hiring a CT Technologist Specialist to join our exceptional imaging team!

This is an exciting opportunity to take your CT career to the next level while helping launch imaging services in the brand-new Kamin Tower. In this unique role, you'll support both our main CT department and this state-of-the-art expansion, serving as one of the primary technologists dedicated to the new space and playing a key role in shaping its success from the ground up.

Enjoy a flexible daylight schedule with the option of 8-, 10-, or 12-hour shifts, along with every-other-weekend coverage and holiday picks (typically one summer and one winter holiday per year).

At UPMC Presbyterian, you'll gain valuable experience in a nationally recognized Level I Trauma Center, as well as a leading cardiac and stroke center. From complex emergency cases to advanced specialty imaging, you'll work alongside a highly skilled team while expanding your expertise with a diverse and challenging patient population. Apply today to join a team of life-changers!

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for tech quality assurance program and the reviewing and updating of protocols alongside of or in place of the lead technologists.
• Assumes leadership role in training staff on new equipment
• Assist with accreditation responsibilities.
• Attends advanced training sessions and seminars in order to maintain industry standards in imaging techniques and disseminates information to imaging departmental leadership and as a part of new hire orientation.
• Leads training on new techniques and protocols for research studies and collaborates with radiologists and researchers where applicable to identify new techniques and problem solving resolutions.
• Serves as a technical resource to technologists on a daily operational basis.
• Creates and implements new training programs, where applicable, and assists with the startup of new offsite locations.
• Responsibilities for new locations include, but are not limited to, working on reporting systems, obtaining appropriate images and effectively communicating with attending physicians as well as co-workers and patients
• Graduate of an ARRT approved school of Radiologic Technology or certified by a CNMT program.
• 3 years CT experience required.
• Must have obtained a performance review rating of strong/solid/good on most recent performance review to be eligible for promotion.
• Previous 3D post processing experience is a plus! Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
• ARRT certified as a CT Technologist.
• CPR or BLS Required.
• CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire.
• ARRT Certificate OR Nuclear Medicine Technologist Certification (NMTC)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran