CT Technologist

Company: UPMC - Pittsburgh Medical Center
Location: Somerset
Posted on: January 29, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Join the UPMC Somerset team as a Part-Time CT Technologist and contribute to high?quality diagnostic imaging in a collaborative, patient?centered environment. In this role, you will perform CT imaging procedures at a technical level that requires independent judgment, ingenuity, and initiative to apply prescribed ionizing radiation safely and effectively for diagnostic purposes. This 20?hour?per?week role offers variable shifts, including 3:00 PM–11:00 PM, 6:30 AM–3:00 PM, 7:30 AM–4:00 PM, and rotating weekends with 7:00 AM–7:00 PM and 7:00 PM–7:00 AM coverage. No holiday shifts required. New graduates and experienced technologists are encouraged to apply. Career ladder advancement opportunities and a $10,000 sign-on bonus (with a two?year commitment) are available. Responsibilities: - Performs CT procedures using established scan protocols, including contrast administration, without requiring constant supervision. - Uses independent judgment to adjust protocols and apply ionizing radiation appropriately for diagnostic CT imaging. - Operates complex imaging equipment for acquisition, analysis, reconstruction, and documentation, completing studies according to protocol. - Demonstrates proper venipuncture technique and safe, correct use of power injectors per departmental and manufacturer guidelines. - Administers oral, rectal, and IV contrast in accordance with physician orders and policy while assessing patients for risk factors before contrast administration. - Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills, displaying caring, listening, dignity, and respect, and works collaboratively to support efficient patient care. - Communicates exam instructions clearly, explaining procedures to reassure patients and promote cooperation. - Identifies patients using two identifiers, follows universal protocol, reviews history and orders, applies appropriate departmental protocols, and documents required information in the electronic record. - Ensures accurate coding and tracking of exams through the RIS, networks studies to ISITE for archiving and interpretation, and enters all associated charges correctly. - Graduate of an ARRT approved school of Radiologic Technology or completion of accredited CNMT program. Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances: - ARRT Certificate OR Nuclear Medicine Technologist Certification (NMTC) - ARRT registry eligible technologist must obtain ARRT registry within 6 months of hire date. - CNMT graduates must obtain CNMT registry within 6 months of hire date. - CT registry must be acquired within 18 months of the date the primary registry was acquired or date of hire if primary registry is already obtained. - Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) - CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire. - Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal - Act 33 with renewal - Act 34 with renewal - Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

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