CT Technologist

Job Description

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

Start strong : Earn a $20,000 sign-on bonus when you join our team!

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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.

Education and Formal Training Required :

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.  CNMT graduates must obtain CNMT registry within 6 months of hire date.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances :

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

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran