CT Technologist Adv

UPMC • Hanover, PA

3h • Onsite

About The Position

UPMC is seeking a CT Technologist to support the CT Scan Department at UPMC Hanover. The ideal candidate will have 2 years of CT experience or 1 year of Radiology imaging experience and a good candidate to cross-train. Employment Type: Full-Time. Schedule: Friday, Saturday, Sunday 7a-7p. Rotating on-call and holidays are required. UPMC’s new Monthly Loan Repayment Program, exclusively for December 2023 or later graduates, offers up to $9,000 in loan repayment paid over three years! We are currently offering a generous $20,000 Sign-On Bonus with a 2-year commitment for eligible new hires. Candidates will be placed in the correct job title/salary grade within career ladder based on education and experience.

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

Requirements

• Graduate of an ARRT approved school of Radiologic Technology or completion of accredited CNMT program.
• 2 years CT experience.
• 1 year Radiology imaging experience may be considered in replace of required 2 years of CT, if a good candidate for cross-training.
• Must have obtained a performance review rating of strong/solid/good on most recent performance review to be eligible for promotion.
• 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)
• Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal
• Act 33 with renewal
• Act 34 with renewal
• Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal

Responsibilities

• Performs or assists Clinical Specialist in performing QA, regulatory testing, and other technical and research initiatives.
• Assist with the training of staff and student technologists.
• Monitors quality control activities and demonstrates advanced level of knowledge in Diagnostic Imaging by providing patient care as defined by the most up to day protocols and procedures.
• Demonstrates competency of specialty equipment (i.e. 3D recon, cardiac scanning, etc.) and analyzes data promptly.
• Participates in standardization activities with system-level workgroups.
• Demonstrates the ability to function independently, and is able to cover off shifts, on-call responsibilities, and perform services at satellite facilities, where applicable, while continually communicating with lead and management team.
• Performs all job responsibilities of CT Tech I.
• Works directly with Radiologists regarding protocol development.

Benefits

• Monthly Loan Repayment Program (up to $9,000 over three years for eligible graduates)
• Sign-On Bonus ($20,000 with a 2-year commitment for eligible new hires)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree