CT Technologist - UPMC - Pittsburgh Medical Center : Job Details

Job Description: Join Our Team at UPMC Northwest: Full-Time CT Technologist\n This position may be eligible for a sign-on bonus of $15,000 with a 2-year commitment.\n Are you a skilled CT Technologist ready to take your career to the next level in a dynamic and compassionate environment? UPMC Northwest is seeking a dedicated, full-time CT Technologist to join our team, where you'll play a crucial role in delivering high-quality diagnostic imaging to patients. We offer the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology, all while providing excellent patient care in a supportive team setting.\n As a CT Technologist at UPMC Northwest, you'll be responsible for performing imaging procedures that require independent judgment and technical expertise. If you have a passion for precision and patient care, this is the perfect role for you.\nWhy UPMC Northwest?\n\n\n State-of-the-art Technology: Access advanced CT equipment and imaging systems that ensure high-quality results and enhance your technical skills.\n\n\n Collaborative & Supportive Environment: Be part of a team that values your input, expertise, and contribution to patient care. We work together to provide the best outcomes for our patients.\n\n\n Growth & Development: At UPMC Northwest, we are committed to your professional development. We offer continuous learning opportunities and encourage career growth within our healthcare system.\n\n\n Competitive Compensation & Benefits: Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and retirement plans, as well as generous paid time off to support your work-life balance.\n\n\n If you're ready to take your career in diagnostic imaging to the next level and make a meaningful impact on the lives of patients, apply today to join our team at UPMC Northwest!\n Candidates will be placed in the appropriate level of the career ladder based on years of experience.\n 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.Responsibilities:\n\n1. Performs computed tomography procedures utilizing established scan protocols, including contrast administration without requiring constant supervision.\n3. Utilizes complex imaging equipment for the acquisition, analysis, reconstruction and documentation of image data and completes procedures according to protocol.\n9. 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.\n5. 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.\n7. 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.\n2. 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.\n6. 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.\n8. 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.\n4. Demonstrates proper technique in venipuncture; demonstrates proper use of power injector according to set protocols set by department and/or manufacturer.\n Graduate of an ARRT approved school of Radiologic Technology or completion of accredited CNMT program.Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:ARRT certified as a Radiologic Technologist is required or certified by a CNMT program.\n Must obtain CT board certification within 18 months of hire date, 24 months of hire date if certified by a CNMT program.\n CPR or BLS Required. CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire.Act 31 mandated reporter within 90 days of hire/transfer\n\nARRT Certificate OR Nuclear Medicine Technologist Certification (NMTC)\nBasic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)\nAct 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal\nAct 33 with renewal\nAct 34 with renewal\nAct 73 FBI Clearance with renewal\n\n UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran