Diagnostic Technologist
UPMC
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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