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UPMC CT Technologist in Altoona, Pennsylvania

CT Tech

Fulltime 40 hour night position. will work 8 hour shifts. 11:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m.

AFSCME union

Posted: December 23, 2024

This position is currently offering a sign on bonus of $15,000 with a Two-year commitment to UPMC! Don't miss out, apply today!

Responsibilities:

  • Practices sterile technique and prevents cross contamination.

  • Complies with established occupational BBF and TB exposure policies.

  • Transfers and positions patients while performing computed tomography examinations.

  • Use of PACS.Use of the Radiology Information System.

  • Station Medical Center CT staff is required to test glucose levels on PET/CT patient's pre and post scan.

  • Provides immobilizing devices as required.

  • Under the direction of a physician, technologist administers contrast media for CT examinations.

  • Provides protection in accordance with prescribed safety standards.

  • Responsible for the performance of routine special procedures. May be responsible for specific areas of instruction for ancillary personnel.

  • Station Medical Center CT staff is required to run a creatinine point of care test on patients who meet the criteria for blood work prior to contrast injection. Staff is also required to perform daily QC on the I-Stat.

  • Acquires and maintains skill level in venipuncture therapy in accordance with Department policy.

  • Rotates within the department or other areas and by shift as required.

  • Selects proper technical factors on an individual patient basis. Selects and operates equipment as directed.

  • Supports department and hospital based CPI activities by actively participating in the CPI process.

  • Develops film by means of a laser processor.

  • Demonstrates knowledge and ability to adapt to clinical treatment and instructional aspect of care to all stages of the life cycle and to various states of health and disease.

  • Maintains adequate records as directed on requisitions, etc.Maintains orderliness and cleanliness.

  • Secures and returns supplies.

Education and Formal Training Required:

High school graduate or equivalent; graduate of an AMA approved school of radiology technology.

Must possess manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination; must be able to adapt to all types of conditions of patients.

Must successfully complete and maintain venipuncture therapy skills in accordance with department policy.

Must be registered as a Radiology Technologist and possess 6 months experience as a Radiology Technologist or must be a graduate of a CT Technologist program.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire

  • 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

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