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CT Technologist

UPMC

Altoona, PAFull-timeSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today

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Compensation
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Location
Altoona, PA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

ARRT Certificate Or Nuclear Medicine Technologist Certification (NMTC)Basic Life Support (BLS) Or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)ARRT Registry Within 6 Months Of HireCT Registry Within 18 Months Of HireCNMT Registry Within 6 Months Of HireAct 31 Child Abuse Reporting With RenewalAct 33 With RenewalAct 34 With Renewal

Job overview

The CT Technologist works full‑time evenings and nights at UPMC in Altoona, performing computed tomography examinations, managing patient care, operating imaging equipment, and ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Sterile TechniqueBBF and TB Policy CompliancePatient Positioning for CTPACS OperationRadiology Information System UseGlucose TestingImmobilizing Devices ApplicationContrast Media AdministrationSafety Standards ProtectionCreatinine Point‑of‑Care TestingI‑Stat Daily Quality ControlVenipuncture TherapyEquipment OperationCPI Process ParticipationLaser Processor Film DevelopmentRecord KeepingSupply Management

Qualifications

Graduate of ARRT Approved Radiologic Technology School or Accredited CNMT ProgramARRT Certificate or Nuclear Medicine Technologist Certification (NMTC)Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)ARRT Registry Within 6 Months of HireCT Registry Within 18 Months of HireCNMT Registry Within 6 Months of HireAct 31 Child Abuse Reporting With RenewalAct 33 With RenewalAct 34 With RenewalAct 73 FBI Clearance With Renewal

Full job description

CT Technologist

Fulltime evening/night position - alternate schedule 4 days per week every other weekend rotation.

AFSCME union

Posted: October 2, 2026

This position has a sign on bonus of $20,000 with a 2-year commitment to UPMC!

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.

  • Graduate of an ARRT approved school of Radiologic Technology or completion of 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 or date of hire if primary registry is already obtained.

  • CNMT graduates must obtain CNMT registry within 6months of hire date.Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances: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 or date of hire if primary registry is already obtained. CPR or BLS Required. 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

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