CT Technologist
Company: UPMC - Pittsburgh Medical Center
Location: Pittsburgh
Posted on: March 25, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description 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 Mercy as a full-time CT Technologist today!
Why Join Us? - Sign-On Bonus: $20,000 for a 2-year commitment for
eligible hires! - Loan Repayment: Up to $9,000 for December 2023 or
later graduates! - Full-Time Benefits: Includes Health Insurance
plans, PTO, Retirement, Parental Leave, Tuition Assistance, 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 14
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: - Rotating daylight, evening, and
overnight shifts. - Two 8-hour and two 12-hours shifts per week. -
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. Applicants with at least 6 months of
experience are eligible for our Night Program ($4.00 shift
differential) and our Weekend Program (additional 15% incentive to
salary)! Details can be provided during the interview process!
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 of the date the primary registry was
acquired or date of hire if ARRT 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 (CNMT) - Must obtain CT
Board Certification within 18 months of hire date or primary
registry acquisition. - 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, Act 33, Act 34,
and Act 73 FBI clearance with renewals. UPMC is an Equal
Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
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