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UPMC Children's Hospital is hiring a full-time CT Technologist to join their team! This position will include daylight, evening, and night shifts. There will also be rotating weekend and holiday coverage.
**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.
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.
Must obtain CT Board Certification within 18 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.
ARRT Certificate OR Nuclear Medicine Technologist Certification (NMTC)
Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
**UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran**
Full Time
$75k-90k (estimate)
06/24/2024
07/11/2024
upmc.com
PITTSBURGH, PA
>50,000
1893
NGO/NPO/NFP/Organization/Association
JEFFREY A ROMOFF
$10B - $50B
Hospital
UPMC is a Pennsylvania-based nonprofit health center that provides services such as emergency care, surgical, patient care, and fitness control for individuals.
The following is the career advancement route for CT Technologist positions, which can be used as a reference in future career path planning. As a CT Technologist, it can be promoted into senior positions as a Chief CAT Scan Technologist that are expected to handle more key tasks, people in this role will get a higher salary paid than an ordinary CT Technologist. You can explore the career advancement for a CT Technologist below and select your interested title to get hiring information.