Diagnostic Technologist (casual) - UPMC East at UPMC

Monroeville, Pennsylvania, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

23 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient Identification, Protocol Adherence, Electronic Record Documentation, Contrast Administration, RIS System Tracking, Image Acquisition, Image Analysis, Image Manipulation, Patient Interaction, Teamwork, Independent Judgment, Diagnostic Radiography, Clear Communication, ARRT Registry Eligibility, CPR/BLS Certification

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

UPMC East is currently hiring a casual Diagnostic Technologist to join our team! Are you an Imaging Professional who is interested in working at a world-renowned medical center with an up-beat environment? Are you looking for a meaningful career with endless opportunities? Do you enjoy working hands on with patients, their families, and a supportive team to provide excellent patient care? If so, you might be a great fit for a role at UPMC! UPMC East is currently hiring a casual Diagnostic Technologist to work rotating shifts (with an option to work either an 8, 10 or 12 hour shift). The number of hours for this role will adjust based on the department needs and will have weekend and holiday responsibility. Candidates will be placed into the appropriate salary grade/job title based on experience and education. Apply today to learn more! Purpose: Performs imaging procedures at a technical level not requiring constant supervision. Competently performs a variety of technical procedures that require independent judgment, ingenuity and initiative to apply prescribed ionizing radiation for diagnostic purposes. Responsibilities: Identifies all patients properly by using two patient identifiers and utilizes universal protocol when performing procedures. Reviews patient history and assesses physician orders, applying specific departmental protocols for optimal results in the acquisition of data. Documents patient history in electronic record as required. Administers PO and rectal contrast per physician orders/department policy Ensures all exams within his/her area of responsibility are properly coded and tracked through RIS system, all exams are properly networked to ISITE for archiving and interpretation, and all charges are adequately entered for the exams performed. Performs diagnostic radiography procedures utilizing established protocols/procedures without requiring constant supervision. Utilizes complex imaging equipment for the acquisition, analysis, manipulation and documentation of image data and completes procedures according to protocol. Demonstrates a strong ability to interact with both patients and co-workers, while displaying a high level of caring, listening, dignity and respect. Able to work as team member within the department and all other departments to expedite patient care efficiently. Performs a variety of technical procedures that require independent judgement to adjust protocols and shows initiative to apply prescribed ionizing radiation appropriately for diagnostic radiography purposes. Demonstrates the ability to communicate instructions to patients in a clear and concise manner and explain procedures to help allay the patient's fears and solicit their cooperation. Graduate of an ARRT approved school of Radiologic Technology or verification from ARRT approved school of completion of program and scheduled graduation date. Technologists hired before graduation will have indirect supervision by an ARRT certified diagnostic technologist until the degree is verified. Technologist cannot work in an outpatient setting until ARRT has been obtained. Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances: ARRT Registry eligible as a Radiologic Technologist. Must obtain radiography registry within 6 months of hire date as of January 1, 2025. Diagnostic Technologists hired prior to January 1, 2025, will need to obtain their registry within 12 months of hire/transfer date. CPR or BLS Required. 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

Responsibilities

The technologist performs imaging procedures requiring independent judgment and initiative, applying prescribed ionizing radiation for diagnostic purposes while ensuring proper patient identification and documentation in the electronic record. Responsibilities include utilizing complex imaging equipment, administering contrast as ordered, and accurately tracking exams and charges within the RIS system.