• Diagnostic Technologist

    UPMC (Somerset, PA)


    UPMC Somerset is seeking a Diagnostic Technologist to join their team of life-changers! This position will work Fridays and Saturdays 7pm-7am and 2 daylight shifts Tuesdays-Thursdays. As a Diagnostic Technologist, you'll perform 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.

     

    UPMC is excited to offer a generous sign-on bonus of $10,000 with a 2-year commitment.

    Responsibilities:

    + Identify patients using two identifiers and follow universal protocol for procedures.

    + Review patient history and physician orders, applying departmental protocols.

    + Document patient history in electronic records as needed.

    + Administer PO and rectal contrast per physician orders and department policy.

    + Ensure exams are coded, tracked, networked to ISITE, and charges entered.

    + Perform diagnostic radiography procedures independently using established protocols.

    + Use complex imaging equipment for data acquisition, analysis, and documentation.

    + Interact with patients and co-workers with care, respect, and teamwork.

    + Perform technical procedures with independent judgment and appropriate radiation use.

    + Communicate instructions clearly to patients, explaining procedures to ease their fears.

    + 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.

    + ARRT Certificate

    + ARRT Radiography

    + Basic Life Support (BLS)

    + 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