Join a dedicated imaging team at UPMC Somerset where your skills make a direct impact on patient care. This casual opportunity offers the chance to work with advanced CT technology in a supportive, team-oriented environment.
Casual (As-Needed) position, Varying shifts, including rotating weekends and holidays, to support department needs
As a CT Technologist, you will perform imaging procedures at a technical level without constant supervision, using independent judgment, initiative, and expertise. In this role, you’ll apply ionizing radiation for diagnostic purposes while ensuring high-quality imaging and a safe, comfortable patient experience.
Responsibilities
- Perform CT imaging procedures using established protocols, including contrast administration, with a high level of independence
- Operate complex imaging equipment to acquire, analyze, reconstruct, and document diagnostic images
- Adjust imaging techniques and protocols using clinical judgment to ensure optimal diagnostic results
- Administer oral, rectal, and IV contrast in accordance with physician orders and department guidelines while assessing patient risk factors
- Demonstrate proper venipuncture technique and safe use of power injectors per protocol
- Clearly explain procedures to patients, helping ease concerns and ensure cooperation
- Provide compassionate care by treating patients and colleagues with dignity, respect, and professionalism
- Accurately verify patient identity using two identifiers and follow universal protocol standards
- Review patient history and physician orders to ensure appropriate imaging and thorough documentation in the electronic record
- Ensure all exams are properly coded, tracked, and documented in RIS and archived for interpretation, with accurate charge entry
- Collaborate effectively with team members and other departments to support efficient patient care delivery
Take the next step in your career with a team that values precision, compassion, and teamwork at UPMC Somerset.
- Graduate of an ARRT approved school of Radiologic Technology or completion of accredited CNMT program.
- ARRT registry eligible technologist must obtain ARRT 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.
- CNMT graduates must obtain CNMT registry within 6months of hire date.
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
- 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 renewal
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran