CT Technologist (Weekend)

CT Technologist Position at UPMC Horizon

Are you a skilled CT Technologist looking for a rewarding career? UPMC Horizon Shenango Valley in Farrell, PA, is seeking a Weekend Program CT Technologist to become a vital part of our Imaging Team.

Applicants will be placed into the appropriate job title and salary based on their individual experience and education.

We are currently offering a generous sign-on bonus for CT Technologist positions! Don't miss out - Apply today!

Sign-On Bonus Details: $20,000 for a 2-year work commitment.

Weekend Program Guidelines:

• Eligible participants must have a minimum of 6 months of experience and work 48 weekends per year, 24 hours per weekend (either two 12-hour or three 8-hour shifts per weekend), between the hours of Friday at 3 p.m. and Monday at 7 a.m.

• Eligible participants may use up to a total of 96 hours of a combination scheduled and unscheduled Paid Time Off (PTO) and Ill Time Off (ITO) on the weekends for a maximum of eight weekend shifts off in a fiscal year. Holiday scheduling and work requirements will mirror the department's standard expectations for non-weekend staff.

• Recognize relevant years of experience for rate with applicable differential.
• Eligibility for annual merit increases will continue.
• Weekend program benefits (medical benefits, paid short-term and long-term disability, tuition reimbursement, PTO accrual) offered as they would be for full-time staff.
• 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 assess 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.

Weekend Program Eligibility:

• Eligible participants must have a performance rating of Solid/Strong/Good to enter the program, and a Solid/Strong/Good rating to remain in the program.
• Minimum of six months of experience required.
• If a participant resigns or is removed from the program for not meeting weekend guidelines, he/she is not permitted to return to the program for one calendar year. To be eligible after waiting out a year, the participant must meet all the criteria set forth herein.
• If a participant does not meet the minimum weekend program hour requirements, his/her participation will be evaluated for removal from the program.
• Program compliance is assessed quarterly. If you do not meet the requirements at any point during or at the end of the end of the quarter, you may be removed from the program.

CT Technologist 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 or date of hire if primary registry is already obtained.
• 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.

All CT Technologist working in NY facilities performing contrast media injection are required to have received certification from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) and be Licensed through the New York State Department of Health.

CPR or BLS Required. CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire.

If practicing under a temporary permit: cannot administer IV contrast or participate in contrast-enhanced CT requiring IV administration duties, must be under direct supervision of licensed radiologic technologist, must obtain ARRT certification within 180 days of permit issue date. Temporary permits expire 180 days from date of issuance, or upon notice that license application denied, or ten days after notification of failure of licensing exam, whichever occurs first.

• ARRT Certificate OR Nuclear Medicine Technologist Certification (NMTC)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran