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Join the UPMC Somerset team as a Part-Time CT Technologist and contribute to high‑quality diagnostic imaging in a collaborative, patient‑centered environment. In this role, you will perform CT imaging procedures at a technical level that requires independent judgment, ingenuity, and initiative to apply prescribed ionizing radiation safely and effectively for diagnostic purposes. This 20‑hour‑per‑week role offers variable shifts, including 3:00 PM-11:00 PM, 6:30 AM-3:00 PM, 7:30 AM-4:00 PM, and rotating weekends with 7:00 AM-7:00 PM and 7:00 PM-7:00 AM coverage. No holiday shifts required.

New graduates and experienced technologists are encouraged to apply. Career ladder advancement opportunities and a $10,000 sign-on bonus (with a two‑year commitment) are available.

Responsibilities:

+ Performs CT procedures using established scan protocols, including contrast administration, without requiring constant supervision.

+ Uses independent judgment to adjust protocols and apply ionizing radiation appropriately for diagnostic CT imaging.

+ Operates complex imaging equipment for acquisition, analysis, reconstruction, and documentation, completing studies according to protocol.

+ Demonstrates proper venipuncture technique and safe, correct use of power injectors per departmental and manufacturer guidelines.

+ Administers oral, rectal, and IV contrast in accordance with physician orders and policy while assessing patients for risk factors before contrast administration.

+ Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills, displaying caring, listening, dignity, and respect, and works collaboratively to support efficient patient care.

+ Communicates exam instructions clearly, explaining procedures to reassure patients and promote cooperation.

+ Identifies patients using two identifiers, follows universal protocol, reviews history and orders, applies appropriate departmental protocols, and documents required information in the electronic record.

+ Ensures accurate coding and tracking of exams through the RIS, networks studies to ISITE for archiving and interpretation, and enters all associated charges correctly.

+ Graduate of an ARRT approved school of Radiologic Technology or completion of accredited CNMT program. Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

+ ARRT Certificate OR Nuclear Medicine Technologist Certification (NMTC)

+ ARRT registry eligible technologist must obtain ARRT registry within 6 months of hire date.

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

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

+ Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

+ CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire.

+ Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal

+ Act 33 with renewal

+ Act 34 with renewal

+ Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewalUPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran