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Join Our Team at UPMC Altoona! CT Tech Opportunities AvailableAre you ready to make a meaningful impact in patient care while growing your career? UPMC Altoona is looking for CT Techs to join our dedicated team! We offer a variety of scheduling options, a sign-on bonus of $20,000, plus $9,000 loan repayment for Dec 2023+ grads Choose a Schedule That Works for You 40-hour week (4x10's) & (5x8's) - 36-hour week (3x12's) *Weekend and Holiday rotation required. What You'll Do + 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. Why UPMC Altoona? + Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits + Mentorship & Training: Learn from experienced techs and grow your confidence + Career Development: Opportunities to advance and specialize + Team Support: Work alongside professionals who care about your success + Real Impact: Help patients across all stages of life and health Ready to Take the Next Step? + Whether you're just starting out or bringing years of experience, we'd love to hear from you! Apply today and become part of a team that values your skills, your growth, and your passion for patient care. Education and Formal Training Required: + 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. + CNMT graduates must obtain CNMT registry within 6 months of hire date. 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