CT Technologist - UPMC McKeesport

UPMC; East McKeesport (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Benefits package

Job summary

UPMC McKeesport in East McKeesport, PA is hiring a full-time CT Technologist to join our imaging team. You will perform CT procedures, administer contrast per orders, and ensure accurate documentation and coding while providing compassionate patient care.

This role involves rotating shifts with weekends and holidays, opportunities for professional growth through a clinical ladder, and a generous benefits package plus a sign-on bonus.

Responsibilities

• Performs computed tomography procedures utilizing established scan protocols, including contrast administration without requiring constant supervision.
• Utilizes complex imaging equipment for acquisition, analysis, reconstruction and documentation of image data and completes procedures according to protocol.
• Ensures all exams within area of responsibility are properly coded and tracked through RIS system, networked to ISITE for archiving and interpretation, and charges entered.
• Administers PO, rectal and IV contrast per physician orders and assesses patients for risk before contrast administration.
• Communicates instructions to patients clearly and explains procedures to help alleviate fears and gain cooperation.
• Performs procedures with independent judgment to adjust protocols and apply ionizing radiation appropriately for diagnostic CT purposes.
• Identifies patients using two identifiers and uses universal protocol; reviews history and physician orders; documents history in the EHR.
• Demonstrates proper venipuncture technique and use of power injector per department/manufacturer protocols.

Job description

UPMC McKeesport is currently hiring a fulltime CT Technologist to join our team!

Are you an Imaging Professional who is interested in working at a world-renowned medical center with an up-beat environment? Are you looking for a meaningful career with endless opportunities? Do you enjoy working hands on with patients, their families, and a supportive team to provide excellent patient care? If so, you might be a great fit for a role at UPMC!

UPMC McKeesport is currently hiring a fulltime CT Technologist to join our team. This position will work rotating shifts and have weekend and holiday responsibility - shifts can be either 8, 10, 12 or 13 hours based on preference.

UPMC offers a competitive benefits package, a sign-on bonus for qualified candidates and has a career ladder in place that allows you to grow professionally from both a technical and managerial standpoint.

CANDIDATES will be placed in the correct job title/salary grade based on education 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 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.
• 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.