CT Technologist-Weekend Program

UPMC; Mechanicsburg (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekend rate increase (15%)

Student loan repayment up to $9,000

Sign-on bonus $20,000

Job summary

UPMC West Shore seeks a CT Technologist for the Weekend program. This full-time role covers Saturdays and Sundays 12pm-12am, with rotating on-call and holidays. Earn a 15% weekend rate increase, and eligible grads may receive up to $9,000 in student loan repayment and a $20,000 sign-on bonus with a two-year commitment.

Performs imaging procedures independently, using CT protocols and contrast. Maintains coding, RIS/ISITE documentation, patient safety, and clear communication with patients and

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months of CT experience.
• Eligible to work 48 weekends per year.
• Weekend program offers a 15% increase in hourly rate.

Responsibilities

• Performs CT procedures using established scan protocols with contrast as ordered.
• Operates imaging equipment to acquire, analyze, reconstruct and document image data.
• Ensures exams are coded and tracked in RIS and connected to ISITE for archiving.
• Administers PO, rectal and IV contrast per orders and assesses risk factors.
• Explains procedures clearly to patients and supports their comfort and cooperation.
• Interacts with patients and staff to expedite patient care and maintain quality.
• Verifies patient identity with two identifiers and documents history in the EMR.

Job description

UPMC is seeking a CT Technologist for our Weekend program to support the CT Department at UPMC West Shore

Employment Type: Full -Time

Schedule: Saturday & Sunday 12pm - 12am. Rotating on-call and holidays

Weekend Program offers full time benefits and a 15% increase in hourly rateon hours worked on weekends. Eligible participants must have a minimum of 6 months of experience and work 48 weekends per year, 24 hours per weekend (either two 12-hour or three 8-hour shifts per weekend), between the hours of Friday at 3 p.m. and Monday at 7 a.m.

UPMC's Monthly Loan Repayment Program, available exclusively to graduates from December 2023 or later, offers up to $9,000 in student loan repayment paid out over three years.

We are also offering a generous $20,000 Sign-On Bonus for eligible new hires who commit to a two-year employment agreement.

Purpose

Performs imaging procedures at a technical level not requiring constant supervision. Competently performs a variety of technical procedures that require independent judgment, ingenuity and initiative to apply prescribed ionizing radiation for diagnostic purposes.

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.