CT Technologist

CT Tech

Fulltime Day/Evening with rotation - Rotating weekends/holiday/on call - will rotate between hospital and outpatient locations

AFSMCE union

Posted: July 21, 2025

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Responsibilities:

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• Practices sterile technique and prevents cross contamination.
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• Complies with established occupational BBF and TB exposure policies.
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• Transfers and positions patients while performing computed tomography examinations.
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• Use of PACS.Use of the Radiology Information System.
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• Station Medical Center CT staff is required to test glucose levels on PET/CT patient's pre and post scan.
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• Provides immobilizing devices as required.
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• Under the direction of a physician, technologist administers contrast media for CT examinations.
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• Provides protection in accordance with prescribed safety standards.
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• Responsible for the performance of routine special procedures. May be responsible for specific areas of instruction for ancillary personnel.
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• 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.
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• Acquires and maintains skill level in venipuncture therapy in accordance with Department policy.
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• Rotates within the department or other areas and by shift as required.
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• Selects proper technical factors on an individual patient basis. Selects and operates equipment as directed.
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• Supports department and hospital based CPI activities by actively participating in the CPI process.
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• Develops film by means of a laser processor.
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• 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.
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• Maintains adequate records as directed on requisitions, etc.Maintains orderliness and cleanliness.
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• Secures and returns supplies.
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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 month's 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

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• ARRT Certificate OR Nuclear Medicine Technologist Certification (NMTC)
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• Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
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• Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal
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• Act 33 with renewal
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• Act 34 with renewal
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• Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal
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UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran