CT Technologist

CT Tech Opportunities Available

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in patient care while growing your career? UPMC Altoona is looking for CT Techs to join our dedicated team!

We offer a variety of scheduling options, a sign‑on bonus of $20,000, plus $9,000 loan repayment for Dec 2023+ grads.

• 40‑hour week (4x10's) & (5x8's)
• 36‑hour week (3x12's)
• Weekend and Holiday rotation required.

• 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.

• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits
• Mentorship & Training:
  Learn from experienced techs and grow your confidence
• Career Development:
  Opportunities to advance and specialize
• Team Support:
  Work alongside professionals who care about your success
• Real Impact:
  Help patients across all stages of life and health

• Whether you’re just starting out or bringing years of experience, we’d love to hear from you! Apply today and become part of a team that values your skills, your growth, and your passion for patient care.

• Graduate of an ARRT‑approved school of Radiologic Technology or completion of an 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.

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

• ARRT Certificate OR Nuclear Medicine Technologist Certification (NMTC)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• 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