CT Technologist Multi Skill - Full-time - Cole

at  UPMC

This position is eligible for a generous sign-on bonus!
Sign-On Bonus Details:
$10,000 for qualified applicants. A two-year work commitment is required.
UPMC Wellsboro is seeking a full-time CT Technologist Multi Skill or CT Technologist! This role will work 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. or 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Weekends and holidays are scheduled based on rotation; weekend hours are 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

FINAL CANDIDATES WILL BE SELECTED FOR A JOB TITLE WITHIN THE CAREER LADDER THAT REFLECTS THE LEVEL OF EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND MANAGER DISCRETION AT THE TIME OF OFFER.

Whether you’re an experienced imaging professional or a new graduate eager to gain experience, this could be your opportunity!

• Ensures all exams within his/her 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 media required for the imaging procedure.
• Communicate instructions to patients clearly and concisely and explain procedures to help allay the patient’s fears and solicit their cooperation.
• Maintains flexibility to work within different clinical areas to support the needs of the departments and/or business units to ensure that staffing is adequate to support services across the enterprise.
• Performs a variety of technical procedures that require independent judgment to adjust protocols, and initiative to apply prescribed ionizing radiation appropriately for diagnostic CT purposes.
• Demonstrates proper technique in venipuncture; demonstrates proper use of power injector according to set protocols set by department and/or manufacturer.
• Identifies all patients properly by using two patient identifiers and utilizes universal protocol when performing procedures. Review the patient history and assess physician orders, applying specific departmental protocols for optimal results in the acquisition of data. Documents patient history in electronic record as required.
• Completion of formal training in an accredited CT program is required.
• When rotating between two or more specialties, one must hold a registry in each specialty.
• Must have obtained a performance review rating of strong/solid/good on the most recent performance review to be eligible for promotion.