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CT Technologist - Night Shift

Schedule: Friday, Saturday, and Sunday | 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM

Sign-On Bonus: Qualified applicants are eligible for a $20,000 sign-on bonus with a two-year work commitment.

Night Program Guidelines

+ Participants with 6 months or more experience must commit to working all full-time equivalent (FTE) budgeted shifts during night hours (e.g., between 7:00 PM and 7:00 AM).

+ Example: A 0.9 FTE employee would work 36 hours of night shift each week.

+ Eligible participants will receive an additional $2 per hour night program differential, on top of the hospital's current off-shift differential, for night hours worked as part of the program.

+ Any additional day shifts (e.g., meetings, competencies) will be paid without the night program differential.

+ Employees who work rotating night shifts but are not enrolled in the night program will not receive the differential.

Job Summary

Performs imaging procedures at a technical level without requiring constant supervision. Competently executes a variety of technical procedures that require independent judgment, ingenuity, and initiative to apply prescribed ionizing radiation for diagnostic purposes.

Responsibilities

+ Perform computed tomography procedures utilizing established scan protocols, including contrast administration, without requiring constant supervision.

+ Perform a variety of technical procedures requiring independent judgment to adjust protocols and apply prescribed ionizing radiation appropriately for diagnostic CT purposes.

+ Utilize complex imaging equipment for acquisition, analysis, reconstruction, and documentation of image data; complete procedures according to protocol.

+ Demonstrate proper technique in venipuncture and proper use of power injector according to departmental/manufacturer protocols.

+ Administer PO, rectal, and IV contrast per physician orders and department policy; assess patients for potential risk factors prior to contrast administration.

+ Demonstrate strong ability to interact with patients and co-workers while displaying caring, listening, dignity, and respect; work as a team member to expedite patient care efficiently.

+ Communicate instructions clearly to patients and explain procedures to alleviate fears and gain cooperation.

+ Identify patients properly using two identifiers and utilize universal protocol; review patient history and physician orders, applying departmental protocols for optimal results; document patient history in electronic records as required.

+ Ensure all exams are properly coded and tracked through the RIS system; network exams to ISITE for archiving and interpretation; enter all charges accurately for performed exams.

Education & Experience

+ Graduate of an ARRT-approved school of Radiologic Technology or completion of an accredited CNMT program.

+ ARRT registry-eligible technologists must obtain ARRT certification within 6 months of hire date.

+ CT registry must be obtained within 18 months of the date the primary registry was acquired or date of hire if the primary registry is already obtained.

+ CNMT graduates must obtain CNMT certification within 6 months of hire date.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances

+ ARRT certification as a Radiologic Technologist or certification through a CNMT program is required.

+ ARRT registry-eligible technologists must obtain ARRT certification within 6 months of hire date.

+ CT registry must be acquired within 18 months of the date the primary registry was obtained or date of hire if already certified.

+ CNMT graduates must obtain CNMT certification within 6 months of hire date.

+ All CT Technologists working in New York facilities performing contrast media injection must:

+ Be certified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB).

+ Be licensed through the New York State Department of Health.

+ CPR or BLS certification required within 30 days of hire, based on AHA standards (including both didactic and skills demonstration components).

+ ARRT Certificate OR Nuclear Medicine Technologist Certification (NMTC) required.

+ 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