CT Technologist (Night Program)

About the role

Join UPMC Mercy as a full-time CT Technologist in our Night Program! Grow your clinical career while making a direct, meaningful impact on patient care.

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.
• Affirms 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.

Qualifications

• 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.
• CT registry must be acquired within 18 months of hire date if primary registry is already obtained.
• CNMT graduates must obtain CNMT registry within 6 months of hire date.
• Must have 6 months of experience to be considered for the Night Program.

Eligibility

• Must have a minimum of six months of experience, and must commit to working a full-time equivalent number of shifts in night hours.
• Eligible participants will receive an additional $2.00 per hour Night Program differential on top of the standard off-shift differential ($4.00 total) for these night shifts.

Benefits

• 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!
• Ranked #13 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.

Pay and Schedule

• Two 8-hour (10:30 p.m. to 7 a.m.) and two 12-hour (6:30 p.m. to 7 a.m.) night shifts per week.
• Rotating weekend shifts and team-divided holiday coverage rotation.
• NO on-call or travel!
• Leadership attempts to schedule with as much consistency as possible to allow for work-life balance!

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• Patient-facing roles such as social work, nursing, and care management.

Recognition

• U.S. News and World Report named UPMC for Life a “Best Insurance Company for Medicare Advantage” in Pennsylvania for 2024.
• The Human Rights Campaign Foundation has named UPMC Health Plan an “Equality 100 Leader in LGBTQ+ Workplace Inclusion” for 2023–2024.
• UPMC for Life ranked #1 in Customer Satisfaction* among Medicare Advantage Plans in Pennsylvania by J.D. Power.

Benefits and Life at UPMC

• Earn over 5 weeks of paid time off every year
• Affordable medical, dental & vision coverage
• Student loan assistance and tuition reimbursement options
• Earn up to 8% of your eligible pay in retirement contributions from UPMC
• Employer-paid life insurance

Support for You – and Your Family

• Committed to providing benefits that meet your needs and support your well-being in all areas of life.