CT Technologist (Night Program)

Are you interested in growing your career while making a direct, meaningful impact on patient care? Join UPMC Mercy as an Imaging professional today!

UPMC Mercy is seeking a full-time CT Technologist to join our CT Department as part of our Night Program!

We are offering a $15,000 sign-on bonus with a 2-year commitment or a $30,000 sign-on bonus with a 3-year commitment to eligible hires!

UPMC’s brand new Monthly Loan Repayment Program, exclusively for December 2023 or later graduates, offers $9,000 in loan repayment paid over three years!

The CT Technologist will work two 8-hour and two 12-hour shifts per week, with the hours of 10:30 p.m. to 7 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. to 7 a.m., respectively. This role will work every other weekend, but will have no on-call responsibilities! Leadership attempts to schedule with as much consistency as possible to allow for work-life balance!

Eligible Night Program participants must have a minimum of six months of experience, and must commit to working a full-time equivalent number of shifts in night hours. Eligible participants will receive an additional $2.00 per hour Night Program differential on top of the standard off-shift differential for these night shifts. This role is full-time benefits eligible!

The CT Technologist performs imaging procedures at a technical level, not requiring constant supervision. This role competently performs a variety of technical procedures that require independent judgment, ingenuity, and initiative to apply prescribed ionizing radiation for diagnostic purposes.

Why UPMC Mercy? Why UPMC Imaging?

UPMC Mercy is proud to offer the region’s only Level 1 Trauma Center and Comprehensive Burn Center under one roof! Additionally, UPMC Mercy boasts the UPMC Vision Institute and the UPMC Rehabilitation Institute at the first-of-its-kind UPMC Mercy Pavilion. The new, state-of-the-art Mercy Pavilion is just one of the reasons that U.S. News & World Report has ranked UPMC Mercy in the Top 15 Rehabilitation programs in the nation. UPMC Imaging supports these efforts in making UPMC Mercy a renowned institution, while bolstering employees’ career growth with numerous career path opportunities that are built for our employees to succeed. Join us today!

Applicants will be placed in the appropriate job title and salary based on individual experience and education, at manager discretion.

Responsibilities:

• Performs computed tomography procedures utilizing established scan protocols, including contrast administration, without requiring constant supervision.
• Utilizes complex imaging equipment for the acquisition, analysis, reconstruction, and documentation of image data and completes procedures according to protocol.
• Ensures all exams within 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.
• Administers PO, rectal, and IV contrast per physician orders/department policy and assesses patients for potential risk factors prior to the administration of the contrast media required for the imaging procedure.
• Demonstrates the ability to communicate instructions to patients in a clear and concise manner and explain procedures to help allay the patient’s fears and solicit their cooperation.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Demonstrates proper technique in venipuncture; demonstrates proper use of power injector according to set protocols set by department and/or manufacturer.