CT Technologist | or Diagnostic Tech |Full-Time… at UPMC · Wellsboro

CT / Diagnostic Technologist

Typical Schedule: 7:45 a.m. – 4:15 p.m. Weekend & Holiday Rotation Required

CT Technologist Pay Range: $36.99-$49.20/hour Diagnostic Technologist Pay Range: $31.64–$43.30/hour Sign-On Bonus Available for Qualified Applicants

Grow Your Imaging Career With Us

If you're an experienced imaging professional looking for an opportunity to expand your skills in CT, we'd love to hear from you!

CT-certified candidates are preferred, but Diagnostic Technologists interested in growing their CT experience are encouraged to apply.

In this role, you'll work as part of a collaborative imaging team, performing diagnostic imaging procedures while using your clinical knowledge, technical expertise, and independent judgment to provide high-quality patient care.

What You'll Do

As a member of the imaging team, you will:

• Perform computed tomography procedures using established scan protocols, including contrast administration, without requiring constant supervision.
• Operate advanced imaging equipment for the acquisition, analysis, reconstruction, and documentation of image data.
• Apply independent judgment to adjust protocols and appropriately utilize prescribed ionizing radiation for diagnostic CT procedures.
• Review patient history and physician orders and apply departmental protocols to achieve optimal imaging results.
• Properly identify patients using two patient identifiers and follow universal protocol when performing procedures.
• Administer oral, rectal, and IV contrast according to physician orders and department policy, including assessing patients for potential risk factors prior to administration.
• Perform venipuncture and properly operate power injectors according to department and manufacturer protocols.
• Provide patients with clear, easy-to-understand instructions, explain procedures, and help ease concerns while encouraging cooperation throughout their exam.
• Demonstrate compassion, professionalism, dignity, and respect when interacting with patients and coworkers.
• Collaborate with team members within imaging and across other departments to help provide timely and efficient patient care.
• Ensure exams are properly coded and tracked through RIS, images are appropriately networked to ISITE for archiving and interpretation, and charges are accurately entered.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This position is a great opportunity for a technologist who enjoys combining technical expertise with meaningful patient interaction. Whether you're already CT certified or are a Diagnostic Technologist looking for an opportunity to continue developing your imaging career, we encourage you to apply.

A sign-on bonus is available for qualified applicants.

Education & Experience

• Graduate of an ARRT-approved school of Radiologic Technology or completion of an accredited Nuclear Medicine Technology (CNMT) program.
• CT-certified candidates are preferred; however, ARRT registry-eligible Diagnostic Technologists are encouraged to apply.

Diagnostic Technologist Requirements

Candidates entering the position as a Diagnostic Technologist must:

• Be ARRT registry eligible as a Radiologic Technologist at the time of hire.
• Effective January 1, 2025, newly hired Diagnostic Technologists must obtain ARRT Radiography certification within six (6) months of hire.
• Diagnostic Technologists hired or transferred prior to January 1, 2025 must obtain ARRT certification within twelve (12) months of their hire or transfer date.
• Obtain CT registry within 18 months of acquiring their primary registry, or within 18 months of hire if the primary registry has already been obtained.

Licensure, Certifications & Clearances

• ARRT Certificate OR Nuclear Medicine Technologist Certification (NMTC)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
  • CPR must meet American Heart Association standards and 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 renewal

Temporary Permit Requirements

Technologists practicing under a temporary permit:

• May not administer IV contrast or participate in contrast-enhanced CT procedures requiring IV administration duties.
• Must work under the direct supervision of a licensed radiologic technologist.
• Must obtain ARRT certification within 180 days of the permit issue date.
• Temporary permits expire 180 days from issuance, upon notice that the license application has been denied, or 10 days after notification of failure of the licensing examination, whichever occurs first.

New York Requirements

For CT Technologists working in New York facilities and performing contrast media injections, ARRT or NMTCB certification and licensure through the New York State Department of Health are required.

Applicant-friendly lead-in

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Not CT certified yet? We still encourage you to apply! We welcome applications from qualified Diagnostic Technologists who are interested in expanding their skills in CT. Candidates who are not yet CT registered will have established certification timelines to complete the required registry.

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran