CT Technologist

CT Technologist

Fulltime 36 hours - 12 hour Evening Shift with rotation includes Holiday/Weekend/Call

Will rotate to Station Medical Center as needed

AFSCME union

Posted: November 16, 2023

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Responsibilities:

• Practices sterile technique and prevents cross contamination.
• Complies with established occupational BBF and TB exposure policies.
• Transfers and positions patients while performing computed tomography examinations.
• Use of PACS.Use of the Radiology Information System.
• Station Medical Center CT staff is required to test glucose levels on PET/CT patient's pre and post scan.
• Provides immobilizing devices as required.
• Under the direction of a physician, technologist administers contrast media for CT examinations.
• Provides protection in accordance with prescribed safety standards.
• Responsible for the performance of routine special procedures. May be responsible for specific areas of instruction for ancillary personnel.
• Station Medical Center CT staff is required to run a creatinine point of care test on patients who meet the criteria for blood work prior to contrast injection. Staff is also required to perform daily QC on the I-Stat.
• Acquires and maintains skill level in venipuncture therapy in accordance with Department policy.
• Rotates within the department or other areas and by shift as required.
• Selects proper technical factors on an individual patient basis. Selects and operates equipment as directed.
• Supports department and hospital based CPI activities by actively participating in the CPI process.
• Develops film by means of a laser processor.
• Demonstrates knowledge and ability to adapt to clinical treatment and instructional aspect of care to all stages of the life cycle and to various states of health and disease.
• Maintains adequate records as directed on requisitions, etc.Maintains orderliness and cleanliness.
• Secures and returns supplies.

Qualifications:

Education and Formal Training Required:

High school graduate or equivalent; graduate of an AMA approved school of radiology technology.

Must possess manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination; must be able to adapt to all types of conditions of patients.

Must successfully complete and maintain venipuncture therapy skills in accordance with department policy.

Must be registered as a Radiology Technologist and possess 6 months experience as a Radiology Technologist or must be a graduate of a CT Technologist program.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
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)
• 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

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