**CT Tech** Fulltime 40 hour night position. will work 8 hour shifts. 11:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. AFSCME union Posted: December 23, 2024 This position is currently offering a sign on bonus of $15,000 with a Two-year commitment to UPMC! Don't miss out, apply today! **Responsibilities:** + 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. Education and Formal Training Required: High school graduate or equivalent; graduate of an AMA approved school of radiology technology. Must possess manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination; must be able to adapt to all types of conditions of patients. Must successfully complete and maintain venipuncture therapy skills in accordance with department policy. Must be registered as a Radiology Technologist and possess 6 months experience as a Radiology Technologist or must be a graduate of a CT Technologist program. **Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:** 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**