CT Technologist - NIGHT Program
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Night Program Guidelines:
Sign-on Bonus available: (external and eligible candidates)
$15,000 with 2-year commitment OR $30,000 with 3-year commitment
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
Qualifications:
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.
Must obtain CT Board Certification within 18 months of hire date.
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
- Must have at least six-months of Imaging experience
- Must work steady nights
- Eligible participants will receive an additional $2 per hour night program differential, ON TOP of their hospital's current off-shift differential, for night hours worked.
- Participants must be in an Imaging role in a regular full-time or part-time status, and work on a unit that requires 24-hour on-site coverage.
- As part of the program, participants must commit to working to the maximum of their budgeted shifts based on FTE status as off-shift hours (12-hour blocks such as 3 p.m. to 3 a.m., 4 p.m. to 4 a.m., etc. or 8-hour blocks such as 11 pm to 7 am, etc.).
- If a participant does not work steady night shifts, they are not eligible to receive the additional differential and their participation will be evaluated for removal from the program.
Sign-on Bonus available: (external and eligible candidates)
$15,000 with 2-year commitment OR $30,000 with 3-year commitment
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
- Conduct computed tomography (CT) procedures using established scan protocols, including contrast administration, with minimal supervision.
- Operate complex imaging equipment for data acquisition, analysis, reconstruction, and documentation, adhering to protocols.
- Ensure accurate coding and tracking of all exams within your responsibility area via the RIS system. Network exams to ISITE for archiving and interpretation, and enter charges appropriately.
- Administer PO, rectal, and IV contrast as per physician orders and department policy. Assess patients for potential risk factors before contrast administration.
- Communicate instructions to patients clearly and concisely, alleviating fears and encouraging cooperation.
- Independently adjust protocols for technical procedures, applying ionizing radiation appropriately for diagnostic CT purposes.
- Interact effectively with patients and colleagues, demonstrating care, active listening, dignity, and respect. Collaborate across departments to expedite patient care.
- Properly identify patients using two identifiers and follow universal protocol during procedures. Review patient history and apply departmental protocols for optimal data acquisition. Document patient history in electronic records.
- Demonstrate correct venipuncture technique and use power injectors according to departmental or manufacturer protocols.
Qualifications:
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.
Must obtain CT Board Certification within 18 months of hire date.
- ARRT Certificate
- 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
Created: 2024-08-22
Reference: 6217203765
Country: United States
State: Pennsylvania
City: Pittsburgh
ZIP: 15216
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Number of Employees: 110000
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