3 12s CT Technologist

Pinnacle Health Systems•Pittsburgh, PA

46d•Onsite

About The Position

UPMC St. Margaret is looking to hire Full-Time CT Technologists to work rotating shifts. We are looking for highly engaged and motivated candidates to provide high-quality services to our patients. UPMC offers competitive benefits and great opportunities for growth by utilizing the CT Technologist Career Ladder, or any within the Imaging Family. Join the UPMC St. Margaret team and help us make a positive impact on the patient experience! Eligible applicants will be offered a sign on bonus of $20,000 for a 2-year work commitment! As a CT Technologist at UPMC St. Margaret, you will find: On-Site parking UPMC's brand new Monthly Loan Repayment program, exclusively for December 2023 and later graduates, offering $9,000 in loan repayment paid over three years (Eligible flex full-time roles to receive a prorated amount of $6,300) An incomparable benefits package, including tuition reimbursement. Top clinicians, leading researchers, and the most modern equipment and technology in health care today The CT Technologist is an important step on the CT Technologist career ladder. Final candidates will be placed in the appropriate job title and salary structure base on experience, and certification. Performs imaging procedures at a technical level not requiring constant supervision. Competently performs a variety of technical procedures that require independent judgment, ingenuity, and initiative to apply prescribed ionizing radiation for diagnostic purposes.

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.
ARRT certified as a Radiologic Technologist is required or certified by a 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.
CPR or BLS Required CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration componentwithin 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

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 assesses 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 patient's 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.

Benefits

On-Site parking
UPMC's brand new Monthly Loan Repayment program, exclusively for December 2023 and later graduates, offering $9,000 in loan repayment paid over three years (Eligible flex full-time roles to receive a prorated amount of $6,300)
An incomparable benefits package, including tuition reimbursement.
Top clinicians, leading researchers, and the most modern equipment and technology in health care today
Eligible applicants will be offered a sign on bonus of $20,000 for a 2-year work commitment!

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