CT Technologist

UPMC • Altoona, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This full-time CT Technologist position involves daylight five 8-hour shifts with rotation as needed, including rotating weekends, holidays, and on-call duties. The role will rotate between hospital and outpatient locations and is part of the AFSMCE union. The posting date for this position was October 16, 2025. The company offers a $20,000 sign-on bonus for new team members and UPMC’s Monthly Loan Repayment program, exclusively for December 2023 and later graduates, offering $9,000 in loan repayment paid over three years.

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 or date of hire if primary registry is already obtained.
• CNMT graduates must obtain CNMT registry within 6 months of hire date.
• ARRT certified as a Radiologic Technologist is required or 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)
• 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.

Benefits

• $20,000 sign-on bonus
• UPMC’s Monthly Loan Repayment program, exclusively for December 2023 and later graduates, offering $9,000 in loan repayment paid over three years

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees