CT Technologist | Jefferson Hospital

CT Technologist (Radiation Oncology) Company

Allegheny Health Network

Clairton, PA

Sign on Bonus:
Eligible $30,000 (3‑year commitment). Full‑time position – 4 days per week, 10‑hour shifts.

Performs prescribed CT imaging procedures at a technical level not requiring constant supervision. Competently performs a variety of technical procedures that require independent judgment and initiative.

• Positions patient and performs imaging procedure(s). Analyzes results and identifies issues with the quality of imaging results. Takes appropriate action to resolve image quality issues, including repositioning patient and repeating procedure. Enters, transmits and reports scan results (50%).
• Reviews patient history and physician's orders. Educates patient regarding procedures, equipment and exam to ensure patient's understanding and cooperation (20%).
• When ordered, prepares and administers contrast media and/or medications within scope of practice. Monitors patient condition continually and reports/responds to changes in status as appropriate (15%).
• Prepares equipment and supplies. Selects appropriate exposure factors and imaging parameters. Implements safety standards and performs appropriate quality control procedures on equipment. Troubleshoots, resolves, and/or reports equipment malfunctions as necessary (15%).
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum

• Associate degree; or Certification from a technical school; or six months to one‑year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) – Radiography Certification and Registration (R) or ARRT–Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification and Registration (N) or ARRT–Radiation Therapy Certification and Registration (RT) or Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT).
• Computed Tomography (CT) Certification is required within 18 months of hire. Employees in a CT role prior to July 1 2022 without a CT certification are not required to obtain one; those hired or transferred into the CT role on or after July 1 2022 must maintain active certifications.
• CPR – American Heart Association.
• Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate.
• Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate.
• Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate.

Preferred

• Prior experience working as a CT Technologist.

The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title.

Highmark Health and its affiliates prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on any category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. All employees must comply with the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) … as well as all data security guidelines established in the Company’s handbook.

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