Diagnostic Technologist Jobs

UPMC Horizon - Greenville is hiring a Diagnostic Technologist to join the Imaging Team! This flexible, full-time role will work variable shifts with travel to both UPMC Horizon – Greenville and UPMC Horizon – Shenango Valley regularly to support both the x-ray and pain management departments required. Shifts every other weekend and on rotating holidays is required. This position will require learning and performing non-contrast head CTs.

This position is also eligible for a generous sign-on bonus!

Sign-On Bonus Details:
$10,000 sign-on bonus available
Candidates hired into a sign-on bonus eligible role will be asked to make a two-year work commitment.

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:

• 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.
• Administers PO and rectal contrast per physician orders/department policy
• 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.
• 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.
• Utilizes complex imaging equipment for the acquisition, analysis, manipulation and documentation of image data and completes procedures according to protocol.
• Performs diagnostic radiography procedures utilizing established protocols/procedures without requiring constant supervision.
• 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.
• 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.

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 12 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

• ARRT Certificate
• UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
• Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)