CT Technologist

UPMC•Pittsburgh, PA

10h•Onsite

About The Position

Are you interested in a rewarding clinical career that makes a direct, meaningful impact on patient care? Join UPMC as a full-time CT Technologist at Children’s Hospital today! Why Join Us? Sign-On Bonus: $20,000 for a 2-year commitment for eligible hires! Loan Repayment: Up to $9,000 for December 2023 or later graduates! Full-Time Benefits: Includes Health Insurance plans, PTO, Retirement, Parental Leave, Tuition Assistance, and more! Our CT Department is ACR-accredited and is acknowledged as part of our Diagnostic Center of Excellence through the American College of Radiology! Growth opportunities with advanced CT technology and a variety of CT services! Work Schedule: Rotating daylight, evening, and overnight shifts. Rotating weekend shifts and team-divided holiday coverage hours. NO on-call or travel! Now is a great time to join our expanding CT team! New graduates (Radiography, Nuclear Medicine, X-Ray, etc.) are encouraged to apply – we will train! Join our team of skilled Technologists and perform a wide variety of CT services, including Cardiac CT, all while working with our advanced CT technology! If you’re passionate about patient care and eager to grow professionally, apply today! Applicants will be placed in the appropriate job title and salary based on individual experience and education. Applicants with at least 6 months of experience are eligible for our Night Program ($4.00 shift differential) and our Weekend Program (additional 15%25 incentive to salary)! Details can be provided during the interview process!

Requirements

Graduate of an ARRT-approved school of Radiologic Technology or completion of accredited CNMT program.
ARRT registry-eligible technologists must obtain ARRT within 6 months of hire date, and then CT registry within 18 months of primary registry acquisition.
CNMT graduates must obtain CNMT registry within 6 months of hire date.
ARRT Certificate OR Nuclear Medicine Technologist Certification (NMTC)
Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) within 30 days of hire.
Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting, Act 33, Act 34, and Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewals

Nice To Haves

Previous experience with Siemens and/or GE technology preferred.

Responsibilities

Performs a variety of CT procedures, including contrast administration, and practices and maintains CT safety and protocol at all times.
Administers any contrast required for imaging procedures and assesses patients for potential risk factors prior to administration.
Demonstrates proper technique in venipuncture, including proper use of power injectors.
Uses two patient identifiers to identify all patients and documents patient history.
Ensures all exams are properly coded and tracked, all patient information is updated and documented, and all charges are entered correctly in appropriate systems.
Interacts and communicates with both patients and co-workers while displaying a high level of caring, listening, dignity, and respect.
Communicates instructions to patients in a clear and concise manner, and explains procedures to help allay the patients’ fears and solicit their cooperation.
Able to work as a team member within the department and all other departments to expedite patient care efficiently.