CT Technologist - NIGHT Program at UPMC - Pittsburgh Medical Center

Night Program Guidelines:

• 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

1. Conduct computed tomography (CT) procedures using established scan protocols, including contrast administration, with minimal supervision.

2. Operate complex imaging equipment for data acquisition, analysis, reconstruction, and documentation, adhering to protocols.

3. 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.

4. Administer PO, rectal, and IV contrast as per physician orders and department policy. Assess patients for potential risk factors before contrast administration.

5. Communicate instructions to patients clearly and concisely, alleviating fears and encouraging cooperation.

6. Independently adjust protocols for technical procedures, applying ionizing radiation appropriately for diagnostic CT purposes.

7. Interact effectively with patients and colleagues, demonstrating care, active listening, dignity, and respect. Collaborate across departments to expedite patient care.

8. 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.

9. Demonstrate correct venipuncture technique and use power injectors according to departmental or manufacturer protocols.

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