Night Program CT Technologist

UPMC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC St. Margaret seeks motivated CT Technologists for overnight shifts to provide high-quality patient imaging services. This role comes with competitive benefits, opportunities for growth through the CT Technologist Career Ladder, and the eligibility for a sign-on bonus up to $30,000. Join us to make a positive impact on patient care.

Benefits

On-Site parking

Incomparable benefits package, including tuition reimbursement

Sign-On Bonus eligibility up to $30,000

Qualifications

• Must have at least six months of Imaging experience.
• Qualifications for participation in the Night Program.
• Ability to perform CT imaging procedures competently.

Responsibilities

• Perform computed tomography procedures utilizing established protocols.
• Administer contrast media and assess patients for risks.
• Ensure procedures are documented and exams coded correctly.

Skills

Imaging experience

Patient communication

Judgement

Teamwork

Job description

UPMC St. Margaret is looking to hire CT Technologiststo work straight overnight shifts. We are looking for highly engaged and motivated candidates to provide high-quality services to our patients. UPMC offers competitive benefits and great opportunities for growth by utilizing the CT Technologist Career Ladder, or any within the Imaging Family. Join the UPMC St. Margaret team and help us make a positive impact on the patient experience!

As a CT Technologist at UPMC St. Margaret, you will find:

• On-Site parking
• An incomparable benefits package, including tuition reimbursement.
• Top clinicians, leading researchers, and the most modern equipment and technology in health care today

Night Program Guidelines:

• Must have at least six months of Imaging experience
• Must work steady nights
• Eligible participants will receive an additional$2 per hour night program differential, ON TOP of their hospital’s current off-shift differential, for night hours worked.
• Participants must be in an Imaging role in a regular full-time or part-time status, and work on a unit that requires 24-hour on-site coverage.
• As part of the program, participants must commit to working to the maximum of their budgeted shifts based on FTE status as off-shift hours
• If a participant does not work steady night shifts, they are not eligible to receive the additional differential and their participation will be evaluated for removal from the program.

This position is Sign-On Bonus eligible!

Eligible applicants will be offered a sign on bonus that aligns with their assignment status, up to $30,000!

*The CT Technologist is an important first step in our CT Tech Career Ladder. Final candidates will be placed into the appropriate job title and salary structure based on skill, experience, and education.*

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 assesses 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.
• 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.