Diagnostic Technologist | or CT Technologist | Full-Time | Lock Haven

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Diagnostic Technologist / CT Technologist | Full-Time

Full-Time Opportunity

Schedule: Rotating shifts as scheduled, with rotating weekend, holiday, and on-call requirements

CT Technologist Pay Range: $36.99-$49.20/hour

Sign-On Bonus Available for Qualified Applicants

Ready to Grow Your Imaging Career?

We are seeking a Full-Time Diagnostic Technologist who is interested in learning and developing their skills in CT. Already a CT Technologist? We'd love to hear from you, too!

This is a great opportunity for an imaging professional who enjoys variety, values teamwork, and is looking to continue growing clinically. Whether you are an experienced CT Technologist or a Diagnostic Technologist ready to expand your skills into CT, we encourage you to apply.

In this role, you'll perform diagnostic imaging procedures while using your technical expertise, independent judgment, and attention to detail to help provide high-quality patient care.

What You'll Do

As part of the imaging team, you will:

• Perform diagnostic radiography procedures using established protocols and procedures without requiring constant supervision.

• Operate advanced imaging equipment to acquire, analyze, manipulate, and document image data.

• Use independent judgment to adjust imaging protocols and appropriately apply prescribed ionizing radiation for diagnostic purposes.

• Review patient histories and physician orders and follow departmental protocols to obtain optimal imaging results.

• Properly identify patients using two patient identifiers and follow universal protocol for imaging procedures.

• Administer oral and rectal contrast according to physician orders and departmental policies.

• Clearly explain procedures and instructions to patients, helping to ease concerns and encourage their comfort and cooperation throughout the exam.

• Demonstrate compassion, professionalism, dignity, and respect when interacting with patients, coworkers, and other members of the healthcare team.

• Collaborate across departments to support timely and efficient patient care.

• Ensure exams are properly coded and tracked through RIS, appropriately networked to ISITE for archiving and interpretation, and accurately charged.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This position offers a great opportunity to build on your diagnostic imaging experience while developing valuable CT skills. If you're looking for a role where you can continue learning, work with a collaborative imaging team, and make a difference for patients every day, we encourage you to apply.

CT Technologists are also encouraged to apply.

A sign-on bonus is available for qualified applicants.

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Diagnostic Technologist

Education

• Graduate of an ARRT-approved school of Radiologic Technology, or verification from an ARRT-approved school confirming completion of the program and scheduled graduation date.

• Technologists hired prior to graduation will work under the indirect supervision of an ARRT-certified Diagnostic Technologist until completion of the degree is verified.

• Technologists may not work in an outpatient setting until ARRT certification has been obtained.

Certification Requirements

• Must be ARRT registry eligible as a Radiologic Technologist.

• Diagnostic Technologists hired on or after January 1, 2025 must obtain ARRT Radiography certification within six (6) months of hire.

• Diagnostic Technologists hired or transferred prior to January 1, 2025 must obtain ARRT certification within 12 months of their hire or transfer date.

• BLS or CPR certification is required. CPR must meet American Heart Association standards and include both didactic instruction and a skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire.

CT Technologist

Candidates qualifying as a CT Technologist must:

• Be ARRT-certified in Radiography, Computed Tomography (CT), or Nuclear Medicine Technology, as applicable.

• If ARRT registry eligible, obtain primary ARRT certification within six (6) months of hire.

• Obtain CT certification within 18 months of receiving the primary registry, or within 18 months of hire if the primary registry is already held.

• CNMT graduates must obtain CNMT certification within six (6) months of hire.

• Maintain current BLS or CPR certification. CPR certification must meet American Heart Association standards and include both didactic instruction and a skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire.

Temporary Permit Requirements

If practicing under a temporary permit:

• Must work under the direct supervision of a licensed Radiologic Technologist.

• Must obtain ARRT certification within 180 days of the permit issue date.

• Temporary permits expire 180 days from issuance, upon notice that a license application has been denied, or 10 days following notification of failure of the licensing examination, whichever occurs first.

New York Requirements

If working in a New York facility, candidates must have certification through the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) and be licensed through the New York State Department of Health.

Required Certifications & Clearances

• ARRT Certificate, as applicable based on the certification timelines above

• 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

Interested in CT but not certified yet? We encourage you to apply! This opportunity is open to Diagnostic Technologists who are willing to learn CT, as well as experienced CT Technologists. If you're looking to build on your radiography experience and expand your skills into CT, this could be a great next step in your imaging career.

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran