CT Technologist

UPMC•Altoona, PA

56d•Onsite

About The Position

Join Our Team at UPMC Altoona! CT Tech Opportunities Available Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in patient care while growing your career? UPMC Altoona is looking for CT Techs to join our dedicated team! We offer a variety of scheduling options, a sign-on bonus of $20,000, plus $9,000 loan repayment for Dec 2023+ grads Choose a Schedule That Works for You 40-hour week (4x10's) & (5x8's) - 36-hour week (3x12's) Weekend and Holiday rotation required. Why UPMC Altoona? Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits Mentorship & Training: Learn from experienced techs and grow your confidence Career Development: Opportunities to advance and specialize Team Support: Work alongside professionals who care about your success Real Impact: Help patients across all stages of life and health Ready to Take the Next Step? Whether you're just starting out or bringing years of experience, we’d love to hear from you! Apply today and become part of a team that values your skills, your growth, and your passion for patient care.

Requirements

Graduate of an ARRT approved school of Radiologic Technology or completion of accredited CNMT program.
ARRT registry eligible technologist must obtain ARRT registry within 6 months of hire date.
CT registry must be acquired within 18 months of the date the primary registry was acquired.
CNMT graduates must obtain CNMT registry within 6 months of hire date.
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

Practices sterile technique and prevents cross contamination.
Complies with established occupational BBF and TB exposure policies.
Transfers and positions patients while performing computed tomography examinations.
Use of PACS.
Use of the Radiology Information System.
Station Medical Center CT staff is required to test glucose levels on PET/CT patient's pre and post scan.
Provides immobilizing devices as required.
Under the direction of a physician, technologist administers contrast media for CT examinations.
Provides protection in accordance with prescribed safety standards.
Responsible for the performance of routine special procedures. May be responsible for specific areas of instruction for ancillary personnel.
Station Medical Center CT staff is required to run a creatinine point of care test on patients who meet the criteria for blood work prior to contrast injection. Staff is also required to perform daily QC on the I-Stat.
Acquires and maintains skill level in venipuncture therapy in accordance with Department policy.
Rotates within the department or other areas and by shift as required.
Selects proper technical factors on an individual patient basis. Selects and operates equipment as directed.
Supports department and hospital based CPI activities by actively participating in the CPI process.
Develops film by means of a laser processor.
Demonstrates knowledge and ability to adapt to clinical treatment and instructional aspect of care to all stages of the life cycle and to various states of health and disease.
Maintains adequate records as directed on requisitions, etc. Maintains orderliness and cleanliness.
Secures and returns supplies.