CT Technologist Weekend Program

UPMC•Hanover, PA

13h•Onsite

About The Position

UPMC is seeking a CT Technologist to support the CAT Scanner at UPMC Hanover. This role is part of a Weekend Program, requiring work on Saturday and Sunday for 12-hour dayshifts, with rotating holidays and on-call duties. Eligible participants must have a minimum of 6 months of experience and commit to working 48 weekends per year, totaling 24 hours per weekend (either two 12-hour or three 8-hour shifts per weekend), between Friday at 3 p.m. and Monday at 7 a.m. A 15% incentive will be added to their hourly rate. The position involves performing imaging procedures at a technical level not requiring constant supervision, competently executing a variety of technical procedures that demand independent judgment, ingenuity, and initiative to apply prescribed ionizing radiation for diagnostic purposes.

Requirements

Minimum of 6 months of experience
Graduate of an ARRT approved school of Radiologic Technology or completion of accredited CNMT program
ARRT certified as a Radiologic Technologist is required or certified by a CNMT program
Must obtain CT Board Certification within 18 months of hire date
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)
Computed Tomography (CT) Technician
Act 31 with renewal
Act 33 with renewal
Act 34 with renewal
Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal

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 assess 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 patients 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.