CT Technologist/CT Tech Multi Skill

UPMC•Cumberland, MD

4d•Onsite

About The Position

UPMC Western Maryland is seeking a Casual CT Technologist for their team! As a CT Technologist with our team, you'll perform imaging procedures at a technical level not requiring constant supervision and competently perform various technical procedures that require independent judgment, ingenuity, and initiative to apply prescribed ionizing radiation for diagnostic purposes. This casual schedule requires working 32 hours over an 8-week period. This position offers a flexible, varied schedule with the greatest need during daylight hours, along with occasional evening and weekend coverage. Consistent availability on set days or weekends is preferred! Whether you are a new grad or an experienced tech, we invite you to explore this opportunity with UPMC and apply today! Applicants will be placed in the appropriate job title and salary based on their individual experience and education.

Requirements

Graduate of an ARRT approved school of Radiologic Technology or completion of accredited CNMT program.
MD Radiology Tech license and ARRT certified as a Radiologic Technologist is required.
Must obtain CT board certification within 24 months of hire date, 24 months of hire date if certified by a CNMT program.
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)
Completion of formal training in an accredited CT program required.
When rotating between two or more specialties, must hold registry in each specialty.
American Registered Radiologic (ARRT) OR Nuclear Medical Technologist (NMTC) OR certified by a CNMT program is required.
Must maintain 2 imaging registries/certifications and maintain competency in all as required by hiring Business Unit.
Must be willing and demonstrate flexibility to be assigned to any of the maintained registries by leadership.
Must provide flexibility to work least one off-shift (evening, nights or weekend), every 90 days as requested by imaging leadership.
CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) OR Basic Life Support (BLS)

Nice To Haves

Must have obtained a performance review rating of strong/solid/good on most recent performance review to be eligible for promotion.

Responsibilities

Works as team member within assigned departments to expedite patient care efficiently by demonstrating excellent communication and customer service skills.
Effectively communicate with physicians, co-workers, managers, and patients in assigned sites and/or departments.
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.
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 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.
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.
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 proper technique in venipuncture; demonstrates proper use of power injector according to set protocols set by department and/or manufacturer.
Utilizes complex imaging equipment for the acquisition, analysis, reconstruction and documentation of image data and completes procedures according to protocol.
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.
Performs computed tomography procedures utilizing established scan protocols, including contrast administration without requiring constant supervision.