CT Technologist Specialist

About the role

Provides technical expertise to multiple business units, functions as a resource to staff for orientation, continuing education, and protocol development. Assists with accreditation responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for tech quality assurance program and the reviewing and updating of protocols alongside of or in place of the lead technologists. Assumes leadership role in training staff on new equipment.
• Aid in accreditation responsibilities.
• Attend advanced training sessions and seminars to maintain industry standards in imaging techniques and disseminate information to imaging departmental leadership and as part of new hire orientation.
• Perform job responsibilities of CT Tech I & Advanced CT II Tech.
• Lead training on new techniques and protocols for research studies and collaborate with radiologists and researchers where applicable to identify new techniques and problem-solving resolutions.
• Serve as a technical resource to technologists on a daily operational basis. Assist technologists with continuing education needs and participate as a peer delegate in staff annual performance reviews.
• Create and implement new training programs, where applicable, and assist with the startup of new offsite locations. Responsibilities for new locations include, but are not limited to, working on reporting systems, obtaining appropriate images, and effectively communicating with attending physicians as well as co-workers and patients.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an ARRT approved school of Radiologic Technology or certified by a CNMT program.
• 3 years CT experience required.
• Must have obtained a performance review rating of strong/solid/good on most recent performance review to be eligible for promotion.

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• 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.
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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

• Two weeks of paid parental leave
• Family planning resources
• Tuition assistance for dependents
• Comprehensive health care for dependents
• Emergency child and elder care options
• Flexible work arrangements

A Culture That Cares

• Employee resource groups
• Awards for champions of dignity & respect
• Center for Workplace Culture and Engagement
• Programs for veteran engagement

Tools to Reach Your Potential

• Up to $6,000 of annual tuition assistance
• Ongoing learning via LinkedIn Learning
• Accelerated career development opportunities