CT Technologist Adv Multi Skill| Full-time | Cole

CT Technologist

UPMC Cole is seeking a CT Technologist to join our Imaging Services team. We are considering applicants at all levels of the CT Technologist career ladder and encourage applications from:

• Experienced CT Technologists
• CT registry-eligible candidates
• Diagnostic Technologists interested in advancing their career and obtaining CT certification

If you are a Radiologic Technologist looking to expand your skills into Computed Tomography, we offer the opportunity to gain valuable CT experience while working toward certification requirements.

As a CT Technologist, you'll perform advanced diagnostic imaging procedures that help physicians diagnose and treat a wide range of conditions while providing compassionate, patient-centered care.

Schedule

This position offers a variety of shifts based on department needs, including:

• 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
• 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
• 3:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
• 11:00 p.m. - 7:00 a.m.

Additional scheduling requirements include:

• Rotating weekend coverage
• Holiday coverage as needed

Why Join UPMC Cole?

• Up to $20,000 sign-on bonus for qualified applicants
• Career ladder opportunities and advancement potential
• Opportunity for Diagnostic Technologists to grow into a CT career
• State-of-the-art imaging technology
• Collaborative and supportive team environment
• Ongoing education and professional development opportunities
• Meaningful work that directly impacts patient care in your community

What You'll Do

As a CT Technologist, you'll combine technical expertise with compassionate care to provide high-quality diagnostic imaging services.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform CT procedures utilizing established imaging protocols with minimal supervision.
• Administer oral, rectal, and intravenous contrast media in accordance with physician orders and departmental policies.
• Assess patients for contraindications and potential risk factors prior to contrast administration.
• Operate advanced imaging equipment to acquire, analyze, reconstruct, and document diagnostic images.
• Utilize critical thinking and independent judgment to adjust scanning protocols and optimize image quality.
• Perform venipuncture and safely operate power injectors according to established guidelines.
• Ensure proper patient identification and adherence to all safety standards and universal protocols.
• Review physician orders and patient histories to ensure appropriate imaging studies are performed.
• Complete accurate documentation and ensure imaging studies are properly archived and transmitted for interpretation.
• Communicate clearly with patients to explain procedures, ease concerns, and provide an exceptional patient experience.
• Collaborate with radiologists, physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to deliver high-quality care.

What We're Looking For

Preferred

• Current CT certification and experience performing CT procedures.

Also Encouraged to Apply

• Diagnostic Technologists interested in pursuing CT certification.
• Registry-eligible candidates who meet certification requirements within established timelines.

Success in This Role

The ideal candidate is:

• Committed to providing outstanding patient care.
• Interested in continuous learning and professional growth.
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• A strong communicator with excellent critical-thinking skills.
• Dedicated to safety, quality, and exceptional service.

Join UPMC Cole and grow your imaging career with a team committed to excellence, innovation, and outstanding patient care.

Diagnostic Technologist Salary: $26.50-$36.58

• Graduate of an accredited School of Radiologic Technology approved by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or completion of an accredited Nuclear Medicine Technology program.
• ARRT registry-eligible candidates are welcome to apply and must obtain ARRT certification within 6 months of hire.
• Graduates of an accredited Nuclear Medicine Technology program must obtain Nuclear Medicine Technologist Certification (NMTCB/CNMT) within 6 months of hire.
• CT certification is required within 18 months of obtaining the primary registry credential or within 18 months of hire if the primary registry has already been obtained.
• Demonstrated ability to provide compassionate, patient-centered care while maintaining high standards of safety, quality, and professionalism.
• Strong communication, critical thinking, and teamwork skills.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances

• ARRT Certification or Nuclear Medicine Technologist Certification (NMTCB/CNMT) required within designated timelines.
• CT Registry required within 18 months of obtaining primary registry certification or hire date, as applicable.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification required within 30 days of hire. Certification must meet American Heart Association (AHA) standards and include both classroom instruction and hands-on skills demonstration.
• Act 31 Child Abuse Recognition and Reporting Certification (with renewal)
• Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance (with renewal)
• Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance (with renewal)
• Act 73 FBI Fingerprint Clearance (with renewal)

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran