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CT / Diagnostic Technologist
Typical Schedule: 7:45 a.m. – 4:15 p.m.
Weekend & Holiday Rotation Required
CT Technologist Pay Range: $36.99-$49.20/hour
Diagnostic Technologist Pay Range: $31.64–$43.30/hour
Sign-On Bonus Available for Qualified Applicants
Grow Your Imaging Career With Us
If you're an experienced imaging professional looking for an opportunity to expand your skills in CT, we'd love to hear from you!
CT-certified candidates are preferred, but Diagnostic Technologists interested in growing their CT experience are encouraged to apply.
In this role, you'll work as part of a collaborative imaging team, performing diagnostic imaging procedures while using your clinical knowledge, technical expertise, and independent judgment to provide high-quality patient care.
What You'll Do
As a member of the imaging team, you will:
- Perform computed tomography procedures using established scan protocols, including contrast administration, without requiring constant supervision.
- Operate advanced imaging equipment for the acquisition, analysis, reconstruction, and documentation of image data.
- Apply independent judgment to adjust protocols and appropriately utilize prescribed ionizing radiation for diagnostic CT procedures.
- Review patient history and physician orders and apply departmental protocols to achieve optimal imaging results.
- Properly identify patients using two patient identifiers and follow universal protocol when performing procedures.
- Administer oral, rectal, and IV contrast according to physician orders and department policy, including assessing patients for potential risk factors prior to administration.
- Perform venipuncture and properly operate power injectors according to department and manufacturer protocols.
- Provide patients with clear, easy-to-understand instructions, explain procedures, and help ease concerns while encouraging cooperation throughout their exam.
- Demonstrate compassion, professionalism, dignity, and respect when interacting with patients and coworkers.
- Collaborate with team members within imaging and across other departments to help provide timely and efficient patient care.
- Ensure exams are properly coded and tracked through RIS, images are appropriately networked to ISITE for archiving and interpretation, and charges are accurately entered.
Why Consider This Opportunity?
This position is a great opportunity for a technologist who enjoys combining technical expertise with meaningful patient interaction. Whether you're already CT certified or are a Diagnostic Technologist looking for an opportunity to continue developing your imaging career, we encourage you to apply.
A sign-on bonus is available for qualified applicants.
Education & Experience
- Graduate of an ARRT-approved school of Radiologic Technology or completion of an accredited Nuclear Medicine Technology (CNMT) program.
- CT-certified candidates are preferred; however, ARRT registry-eligible Diagnostic Technologists are encouraged to apply.
Diagnostic Technologist Requirements
Candidates entering the position as a Diagnostic Technologist must:
- Be ARRT registry eligible as a Radiologic Technologist at the time of hire.
- Effective January 1, 2025, newly hired Diagnostic Technologists 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 twelve (12) months of their hire or transfer date.
- Obtain CT registry within 18 months of acquiring their primary registry, or within 18 months of hire if the primary registry has already been obtained.
Licensure, Certifications & Clearances
- ARRT Certificate OR Nuclear Medicine Technologist Certification (NMTC)
-
Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- CPR must meet American Heart Association standards and 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
Temporary Permit Requirements
Technologists practicing under a temporary permit:
- May not administer IV contrast or participate in contrast-enhanced CT procedures requiring IV administration duties.
- 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 the license application has been denied, or 10 days after notification of failure of the licensing examination, whichever occurs first.
New York Requirements
For CT Technologists working in New York facilities and performing contrast media injections, ARRT or NMTCB certification and licensure through the New York State Department of Health are required.
Applicant-friendly lead-in
I’d also add this immediately before the qualifications:
Not CT certified yet? We still encourage you to apply! We welcome applications from qualified Diagnostic Technologists who are interested in expanding their skills in CT. Candidates who are not yet CT registered will have established certification timelines to complete the required registry.
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
CT / Diagnostic Technologist
Typical Schedule: 7:45 a.m. – 4:15 p.m.
Weekend & Holiday Rotation Required
CT Technologist Pay Range: $36.99-$49.20/hour
Diagnostic Technologist Pay Range: $31.64–$43.30/hour
Sign-On Bonus Available for Qualified Applicants
Grow Your Imaging Career With Us
If you're an experienced imaging professional looking for an opportunity to expand your skills in CT, we'd love to hear from you!
CT-certified candidates are preferred, but Diagnostic Technologists interested in growing their CT experience are encouraged to apply.
In this role, you'll work as part of a collaborative imaging team, performing diagnostic imaging procedures while using your clinical knowledge, technical expertise, and independent judgment to provide high-quality patient care.
What You'll Do
As a member of the imaging team, you will:
- Perform computed tomography procedures using established scan protocols, including contrast administration, without requiring constant supervision.
- Operate advanced imaging equipment for the acquisition, analysis, reconstruction, and documentation of image data.
- Apply independent judgment to adjust protocols and appropriately utilize prescribed ionizing radiation for diagnostic CT procedures.
- Review patient history and physician orders and apply departmental protocols to achieve optimal imaging results.
- Properly identify patients using two patient identifiers and follow universal protocol when performing procedures.
- Administer oral, rectal, and IV contrast according to physician orders and department policy, including assessing patients for potential risk factors prior to administration.
- Perform venipuncture and properly operate power injectors according to department and manufacturer protocols.
- Provide patients with clear, easy-to-understand instructions, explain procedures, and help ease concerns while encouraging cooperation throughout their exam.
- Demonstrate compassion, professionalism, dignity, and respect when interacting with patients and coworkers.
- Collaborate with team members within imaging and across other departments to help provide timely and efficient patient care.
- Ensure exams are properly coded and tracked through RIS, images are appropriately networked to ISITE for archiving and interpretation, and charges are accurately entered.
Why Consider This Opportunity?
This position is a great opportunity for a technologist who enjoys combining technical expertise with meaningful patient interaction. Whether you're already CT certified or are a Diagnostic Technologist looking for an opportunity to continue developing your imaging career, we encourage you to apply.
A sign-on bonus is available for qualified applicants.
Education & Experience
- Graduate of an ARRT-approved school of Radiologic Technology or completion of an accredited Nuclear Medicine Technology (CNMT) program.
- CT-certified candidates are preferred; however, ARRT registry-eligible Diagnostic Technologists are encouraged to apply.
Diagnostic Technologist Requirements
Candidates entering the position as a Diagnostic Technologist must:
- Be ARRT registry eligible as a Radiologic Technologist at the time of hire.
- Effective January 1, 2025, newly hired Diagnostic Technologists 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 twelve (12) months of their hire or transfer date.
- Obtain CT registry within 18 months of acquiring their primary registry, or within 18 months of hire if the primary registry has already been obtained.
Licensure, Certifications & Clearances
- ARRT Certificate OR Nuclear Medicine Technologist Certification (NMTC)
-
Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- CPR must meet American Heart Association standards and 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
Temporary Permit Requirements
Technologists practicing under a temporary permit:
- May not administer IV contrast or participate in contrast-enhanced CT procedures requiring IV administration duties.
- 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 the license application has been denied, or 10 days after notification of failure of the licensing examination, whichever occurs first.
New York Requirements
For CT Technologists working in New York facilities and performing contrast media injections, ARRT or NMTCB certification and licensure through the New York State Department of Health are required.
Applicant-friendly lead-in
I’d also add this immediately before the qualifications:
Not CT certified yet? We still encourage you to apply! We welcome applications from qualified Diagnostic Technologists who are interested in expanding their skills in CT. Candidates who are not yet CT registered will have established certification timelines to complete the required registry.
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
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Entry Level OR Tech Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level or tech job?
Employers hiring at the entry level look for completed surgical technology programs, clinical rotation hours, and basic scrub technique. Certification through the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting strengthens any application. Candidates who can demonstrate hands-on experience with sterile field maintenance, instrument passing, and procedure setup tend to stand out even without a long work history.
Which companies hire entry level or techs?
Companies hiring entry level or techs right now include Essentia Health, WVU Medicine, and UPMC, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hospitals, outpatient surgery centers, and specialty surgical practices are the most active employers at this experience level.
Are there remote entry level or tech jobs?
Yes, though the majority of or tech roles are hands-on and on-site by nature. About 0% of entry level or tech openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those positions typically involve scheduling, surgical coordination, or training support rather than direct patient care.
Are these new grad or tech jobs?
Yes, these listings include new grad, recent graduate, and junior or tech roles. A posting is new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, accepts clinical rotations or externships in place of paid work history, or asks for a portfolio of procedure exposure rather than a lengthy resume. Searching for new grad or junior titles surfaces these openings directly.
Which industries hire the most entry level or techs?
Entry level or tech roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services and Education, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors maintain high surgical volume and consistently bring on new graduates to fill scrub and circulating support roles as experienced staff advance.