CT Technologist - UPMC East - UPMC - Pittsburgh Medical Center : Job Details

Job Description: UPMC East is hiring full-time CT Technologists to join our team of excellent imaging professionals! Qualified candidates can receive up to a $15,000.00 sign on bonus!\n Are you a CT Technologist who is interested in working at a world-renowned medical center with an up-beat environment? Are you looking for a meaningful career with endless opportunities? Do you enjoy working hands on with patients, their families, and a supportive team to provide excellent patient care? If so, you might be a great fit for a role at UPMC!\n UPMC East is currently hiring a fulltime CT Technologist to work various shifts - including day, evening and overnight. This position will also have weekend and holiday responsibility.\n UPMC offers a competitive benefits package, a sign-on bonus for qualified candidates, and has a career ladder in place that allows you to grow professionally from both a technical and managerial standpoint. \n Candidates will be placed in the correct job title/salary grade based on education and experience.\n Apply today and find out where your career can take you!\n Responsibilities:\n\nPerforms computed tomography procedures utilizing established scan protocols, including contrast administration without requiring constant supervision.\nUtilizes complex imaging equipment for the acquisition, analysis, reconstruction and documentation of image data and completes procedures according to protocol.\nEnsures 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.\nAdministers 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.\nDemonstrates 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.\nPerforms a variety of technical procedures that require independent judgement to adjust protocols, and initiative to apply prescribed ionizing radiation appropriately for diagnostic CT purposes.\nDemonstrates 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.\nIdentifies 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.\nDemonstrates proper technique in venipuncture; demonstrates proper use of power injector according to set protocols set by department and/or manufacturer.\n\nGraduate of an ARRT approved school of Radiologic Technology or completion of accredited CNMT program.\n\n Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:\n\nARRT certified as a Radiologic Technologist is required or certified by a CNMT program. Must obtain CT Board Certification within 18 months of hire date. \nCPR or BLS Required. CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire.\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