Diagnostic Technologist

Pinnacle Health Systems • Somerset, PA

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About The Position

UPMC Somerset is seeking a Diagnostic Technologist to join their team of life-changers! This position will work varying shifts including some evenings and weekends. 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.

Requirements

• Graduate of an ARRT approved school of Radiologic Technology or verification from ARRT approved school of completion of program and scheduled graduation date.
• 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) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (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.

Benefits

• Generous sign-on bonus of up to $7,500 dependent on experience and eligibility, requiring a 2-year commitment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees