CT Technologist

Are you interested in growing your clinical career while making a direct, meaningful impact on patient care? Want a work environment that values employee development and well-being?

Join UPMC as a part-time CT Technologist at UPMC Mercy today!

Why Join Us?

• Sign-On Bonus: $10,000 for a 2-year commitment for eligible hires!
• Part-Time Benefits including Health Insurance options, PTO, Retirement, Tuition Assistance, Paid Parental Leave, and more!
• Growth opportunities with advanced CT technology and a variety of CT services!
• Secure, discounted staff parking available within close proximity to the hospital!
• UPMC Mercy is proud to offer the region’s only Level 1 Trauma Center and Comprehensive Burn Center under one roof!
• UPMC Mercy is ranked #12 in the nation for Rehabilitation by U.S. News & World Report.
• Our Trauma and Burn Center has recently been recognized by the American Association of Critical Care Nurses with the Silver Beacon Award!
• Did you know that Mercy Hospital was the first hospital in Pittsburgh, and the first Mercy Hospital ever in the world? Established in 1847, Mercy Hospital merged with UPMC in 2008 to become UPMC Mercy.

Work Schedule:

• 20 hours per week
• Rotating daylight, evening, and overnight shifts.
• Rotating weekend shifts and team-divided holiday coverage hours.
• NO on-call or travel!

Now is an exciting time to join our team of skilled technologists and perform a variety of CT services, all while working with our advanced CT technology! If you’re passionate about patient care and eager to grow professionally, apply today!

New graduates (Radiography, CT, X-Ray, etc.) are encouraged to apply – we will train!

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, including contrast administration, and utilizes complex imaging equipment for the acquisition, analysis, and documentation of image data.
• 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.
• Demonstrates the ability to communicate instructions to patients in a clear and concise manner, and explains procedures to help allay the patient's fears and solicit their cooperation.
• 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 a team member within the department and all other departments to expedite patient care efficiently.
• Identifies all patients properly by using two patient identifiers.
• Reviews patient history and assesses physician orders, and documents patient history in electronic record, as required.
• Demonstrates proper technique in venipuncture.

• Graduate of an ARRT-approved school of Radiologic Technology or completion of accredited CNMT program. 
• ARRT registry eligible technologists must obtain ARRT registry within 6 months of hire date.
  • CT registry must be acquired within 18 months from the date the primary registry was acquired or date of hire if primary registry is already obtained. 
• CNMT graduates must obtain CNMT registry within 6 months of hire date. 

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

• ARRT Certificate OR Nuclear Medicine Technologist Certification (NMTC)
• 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