Join our team as we seek a skilled CT Technologists! The ideal candidate will possess a strong focus on patient care, thrive in collaborative environments, and excel in fast-paced settings. In this role, you’ll collaborate with a dynamic group of radiologists and imaging techs to provide essential visualizations for accurate diagnosis and treatment.
We’ve tailored this full-time position with your career and lifestyle in mind:
· Embark on our innovative 6-step, 3-tiered career ladder, offering both leadership and clinical/technical tracks to cater to your individual career aspirations.
· Enjoy promotional compensation increases ranging from 3-5% with each additional multi-skill modality certification you attain.
· Opportunity for further loan repayment through Hamot Health Foundation.
· Benefit from sign-on bonuses up to $30,000 for CT technologists.
· Take advantage of our monthly Student Loan Repayment Incentives, designed specifically for new 2024 Technologist graduates, offering up to $9,000 over three years following six months of full-time employment. **(Flex full time employees receive a pro-rated amount of $6,300)
Further enhancing your experience:
· Access discounts on select education programs and receive up to $6,000 in tuition reimbursement annually.
· Receive reimbursement for ARRT and ARMRIT certification exams for additional modalities earned.
· Enjoy up to 17 days of paid time off accrued per year for Full-time regular employees for sick, personal, or vacation time, along with 7 paid holidays a year. Plus, choose from leading medical, dental, and vision benefit offerings tailored to support you and your family.
· $2/hr shift differential for qualifying evening and weekend hours.
Purpose:
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:
1. Performs computed tomography procedures utilizing established scan protocols, including contrast administration without requiring constant supervision. 3. Utilizes complex imaging equipment for the acquisition, analysis, reconstruction and documentation of image data and completes procedures according to protocol. 9. 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. 5. 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. 7. Demonstrates the ability to communicate instructions to patients in a clear and concise manner and explain procedures to help allay the patients fears and solicit their cooperation. 2. 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. 6. 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. 8. 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. 4. Demonstrates proper technique in venipuncture; demonstrates proper use of power injector according to set protocols set by department and/or manufacturer. An Inside Look at UPMC Imaging Services: An Inside Look at UPMC Imaging Services – My Career at UPMC Career Areas, Imaging: Imaging Careers at UPMC