CT Technologist
UPMC Cole
Up to $20,000 Sign-On Bonus Available for Qualified Applicants!
CT Certified or Looking to Grow Into CT? We'd Love to Hear From You.
UPMC Cole is seeking a CT Technologist to join our Imaging Services team. We are considering applicants at all levels of the CT Technologist career ladder and encourage applications from:
- Experienced CT Technologists
- CT registry-eligible candidates
- Diagnostic Technologists interested in advancing their career and obtaining CT certification
If you are a Radiologic Technologist looking to expand your skills into Computed Tomography, we offer the opportunity to gain valuable CT experience while working toward certification requirements.
As a CT Technologist, you'll perform advanced diagnostic imaging procedures that help physicians diagnose and treat a wide range of conditions while providing compassionate, patient-centered care.
Schedule
This position offers a variety of shifts based on department needs, including:
- 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
- 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
- 3:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
- 11:00 p.m. - 7:00 a.m.
Additional scheduling requirements include:
- Rotating weekend coverage
- Holiday coverage as needed
Why Join UPMC Cole?
- Up to $20,000 sign-on bonus for qualified applicants
- Career ladder opportunities and advancement potential
- Opportunity for Diagnostic Technologists to grow into a CT career
- State-of-the-art imaging technology
- Collaborative and supportive team environment
- Ongoing education and professional development opportunities
- Meaningful work that directly impacts patient care in your community
What You'll Do
As a CT Technologist, you'll combine technical expertise with compassionate care to provide high-quality diagnostic imaging services.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform CT procedures utilizing established imaging protocols with minimal supervision.
- Administer oral, rectal, and intravenous contrast media in accordance with physician orders and departmental policies.
- Assess patients for contraindications and potential risk factors prior to contrast administration.
- Operate advanced imaging equipment to acquire, analyze, reconstruct, and document diagnostic images.
- Utilize critical thinking and independent judgment to adjust scanning protocols and optimize image quality.
- Perform venipuncture and safely operate power injectors according to established guidelines.
- Ensure proper patient identification and adherence to all safety standards and universal protocols.
- Review physician orders and patient histories to ensure appropriate imaging studies are performed.
- Complete accurate documentation and ensure imaging studies are properly archived and transmitted for interpretation.
- Communicate clearly with patients to explain procedures, ease concerns, and provide an exceptional patient experience.
- Collaborate with radiologists, physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to deliver high-quality care.
What We're Looking For
Preferred
- Current CT certification and experience performing CT procedures.
Also Encouraged to Apply
- Diagnostic Technologists interested in pursuing CT certification.
- Registry-eligible candidates who meet certification requirements within established timelines.
Success in This Role
The ideal candidate is:
- Committed to providing outstanding patient care.
- Interested in continuous learning and professional growth.
- Comfortable working independently and as part of a collaborative team.
- A strong communicator with excellent critical-thinking skills.
- Dedicated to safety, quality, and exceptional service.
Join UPMC Cole and grow your imaging career with a team committed to excellence, innovation, and outstanding patient care.
Diagnostic Technologist Salary: $26.50-$36.58
- Graduate of an accredited School of Radiologic Technology approved by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT or completion of an accredited Nuclear Medicine Technology program.
- ARRT registry-eligible candidates are welcome to apply and must obtain ARRT certification within 6 months of hire.
- Graduates of an accredited Nuclear Medicine Technology program must obtain Nuclear Medicine Technologist Certification (NMTCB/CNMT within 6 months of hire.
- CT certification is required within 18 months of obtaining the primary registry credential or within 18 months of hire if the primary registry has already been obtained.
- Demonstrated ability to provide compassionate, patient-centered care while maintaining high standards of safety, quality, and professionalism.
- Strong communication, critical thinking, and teamwork skills.
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances
- ARRT Certification or Nuclear Medicine Technologist Certification (NMTCB/CNMT required within designated timelines.
- CT Registry required within 18 months of obtaining primary registry certification or hire date, as applicable.
- Basic Life Support (BLS or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR certification required within 30 days of hire. Certification must meet American Heart Association (AHA standards and include both classroom instruction and hands-on skills demonstration.
- Act 31 Child Abuse Recognition and Reporting Certification (with renewal
- Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance (with renewal
- Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance (with renewal
- Act 73 FBI Fingerprint Clearance (with renewal
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran