UPMC · 1 day ago
CT Technologist
Altoona, PA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelUPMC is a healthcare provider seeking a CT Technologist to join their team. The role involves performing computed tomography examinations, maintaining sterile techniques, and adhering to safety standards while providing patient care.
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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
Qualification
Required
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
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 6 months of hire date
ARRT certified as a Radiologic Technologist is required or certified by a CNMT program
CPR or BLS Required
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
Benefits
$20,000 sign-on bonus
UPMC’s Monthly Loan Repayment program, exclusively for December 2023 and later graduates, offering $9,000 in loan repayment paid over three years
Company
UPMC
UPMC is one of the leading nonprofit health systems in the United States. A $10 billion integrated global health enterprise headquartered
Founded in 1893
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.46MKey Investors
Appalachian Regional Commission
2024-09-18Grant· $0.46M
Leadership Team
Leslie Davis
President and CEO
Frederick M. Hargett
Chief Financial Officer
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