Diagnostic Technologist

Pinnacle Health Systems•Somerset, PA

60d

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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

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.