CT Technologist (Multiple Opportunities)

Join our team as we seek a skilled CT Technologists! We are currently hiring full-time imaging professionals for our full-time CT Technologist roles. Whether you are a CT registered professional or a new graduate in radiology, we are open to considering all levels of experience for this role and are able to consider candidates without CT registry at the time of hire!


The ideal candidate will possess a strong focus on patient care, thrive in collaborative environments, and excel in fast-paced settings. In this role, you'll collaborate with a dynamic group of radiologists and imaging techs to provide essential visualizations for accurate diagnosis and treatment.

We've tailored this full-time position with your career and lifestyle in mind:

• Embark on our innovative 6-step, 3-tiered career ladder, offering both leadership and clinical/technical tracks to cater to your individual career aspirations.
• Enjoy promotional compensation increases ranging from 3-5% with each additional multi-skill modality certification you attain.
• Opportunity for further loan repayment through Hamot Health Foundation.
• Benefit from sign-on bonuses up to $20,000 for CT technologists.
• Take advantage of our monthly Student Loan Repayment Incentives, designed specifically for new 2024 Technologist graduates, offering up to $9,000 over three years following six months of full-time employment. **(Flex full time employees receive a pro-rated amount of $6,300)

Further enhancing your experience:

• Access discounts on select education programs and receive up to $6,000 in tuition reimbursement annually.
• Receive reimbursement for ARRT and ARMRIT certification exams for additional modalities earned.
• Enjoy up to 17 days of paid time off accrued per year for Full-time regular employees for sick, personal, or vacation time, along with 7 paid holidays a year. Plus, choose from leading medical, dental, and vision benefit offerings tailored to support you and your family.
• $2/hr shift differential for qualifying evening and weekend hours.
  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:
• 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 the 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 judgment 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 a 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 the 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.

Qualifications:

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.


Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
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 component within 30 days of hire.


CT (Computed Tomography) Board Certification within 18 months of hire or transfer.Act 31 within 90 days of hire or transfer

• ARRT Certificate OR Nuclear Medicine Technologist Certification (NMTC)
• ARRT Computed Tomography
• ARRT Nuclear Medicine Technology OR ARRT Radiography
• 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

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran