Diagnostic Technologist - UPMC Ortho Sports Med at UPMC

Erie, Pennsylvania, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

23 Dec, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

24 Sep, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient Identification, Data Acquisition, Documentation, Contrast Administration, Exam Coding, Diagnostic Radiography, Interpersonal Skills, Communication

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

UPMC is excited to invite you to apply for the position of Diagnostic Technologist! This full-time role offers day shift hours from 8 AM to 4:30 PM, with occasional weekend shifts during the fall sports season. Please note that travel will be a requirement of this position. We seek a dedicated team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is adept at managing a busy workload. Apply today to join a great team and receive a robust Totals Reward package!! Responsibilities: Ensures accurate patient identification using two identifiers, adhering to universal protocol during procedures for safety and compliance. Thoroughly reviews patient history and physician orders, following departmental protocols to optimize data acquisition and patient outcomes. Documents patient history in the electronic record system as required, ensuring completeness and accuracy for ongoing care. Administers oral and rectal contrast materials per physician orders and departmental policies, ensuring patient safety and comfort. Ensures all exams are correctly coded and tracked through the RIS system, properly networking them to ISITE for archiving and interpretation. Performs diagnostic radiography procedures according to established protocols without requiring constant supervision, demonstrating professional competence. Exhibits excellent interpersonal skills, interacting with patients and colleagues with care, respect, and dignity, fostering a positive environment. Effectively communicates instructions and explains procedures to patients, helping to alleviate fears and encourage cooperation during imaging processes. 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 Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances: ARRT Registry eligible as a Radiologic Technologist. Must obtain radiography registry within 6 months of hire date. CPR or BLS RequiredCPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire Act 31 Mandated Reporter Training within 90 days of hire or transfer ARRT Certificate ARRT Radiography Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal Act 33 with renewal Act 34 with renewal UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

Responsibilities

The Diagnostic Technologist ensures accurate patient identification and reviews patient history to optimize data acquisition. They perform diagnostic radiography procedures and communicate effectively with patients to alleviate fears during imaging processes.