Somerset, PA, 15501, USA
1 day ago
Diagnostic Technologist
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 up to $15,000 dependent on your experience and eligibility. This sign-on bonus will require 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**
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