CT Technologist
Company: UPMC - Pittsburgh Medical Center
Location: Somerset
Posted on: February 27, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Join the UPMC Somerset team as a Part-Time CT
Technologist and contribute to high?quality diagnostic imaging in a
collaborative, patient?centered environment. In this role, you will
perform CT imaging procedures at a technical level that requires
independent judgment, ingenuity, and initiative to apply prescribed
ionizing radiation safely and effectively for diagnostic purposes.
This 20?hour?per?week role offers variable shifts, including 3:00
PM–11:00 PM, 6:30 AM–3:00 PM, 7:30 AM–4:00 PM, and rotating
weekends with 7:00 AM–7:00 PM and 7:00 PM–7:00 AM coverage. No
holiday shifts required. New graduates and experienced
technologists are encouraged to apply. Career ladder advancement
opportunities and a $10,000 sign-on bonus (with a two?year
commitment) are available. Responsibilities: Performs CT procedures
using established scan protocols, including contrast
administration, without requiring constant supervision. Uses
independent judgment to adjust protocols and apply ionizing
radiation appropriately for diagnostic CT imaging. Operates complex
imaging equipment for acquisition, analysis, reconstruction, and
documentation, completing studies according to protocol.
Demonstrates proper venipuncture technique and safe, correct use of
power injectors per departmental and manufacturer guidelines.
Administers oral, rectal, and IV contrast in accordance with
physician orders and policy while assessing patients for risk
factors before contrast administration. Demonstrates strong
interpersonal skills, displaying caring, listening, dignity, and
respect, and works collaboratively to support efficient patient
care. Communicates exam instructions clearly, explaining procedures
to reassure patients and promote cooperation. Identifies patients
using two identifiers, follows universal protocol, reviews history
and orders, applies appropriate departmental protocols, and
documents required information in the electronic record. Ensures
accurate coding and tracking of exams through the RIS, networks
studies to ISITE for archiving and interpretation, and enters all
associated charges correctly. Graduate of an ARRT approved school
of Radiologic Technology or completion of accredited CNMT program.
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances: ARRT Certificate OR
Nuclear Medicine Technologist Certification (NMTC) ARRT registry
eligible technologist must obtain ARRT registry within 6 months of
hire date. CNMT graduates must obtain CNMT 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. Basic Life Support (BLS) OR
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) CPR required based on AHA
standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration
component within 30 days of hire. 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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