Diagnostic Technologist - UPMC Ortho Sports Med

Diagnostic Technologist

UPMC is excited to invite you to apply for the position of Diagnostic Technologist! This full-time role offers day shift hours from 8 AM to 4:30 PM, with occasional weekend shifts during the fall sports season. Please note that travel will be a requirement of this position. We seek a dedicated team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is adept at managing a busy workload. Apply today to join a great team and receive a robust Totals Reward package!!

Responsibilities:

• Ensures accurate patient identification using two identifiers, adhering to universal protocol during procedures for safety and compliance.
• Thoroughly reviews patient history and physician orders, following departmental protocols to optimize data acquisition and patient outcomes.
• Documents patient history in the electronic record system as required, ensuring completeness and accuracy for ongoing care.
• Administers oral and rectal contrast materials per physician orders and departmental policies, ensuring patient safety and comfort.
• Ensures all exams are correctly coded and tracked through the RIS system, properly networking them to ISITE for archiving and interpretation.
• Performs diagnostic radiography procedures according to established protocols without requiring constant supervision, demonstrating professional competence.
• Exhibits excellent interpersonal skills, interacting with patients and colleagues with care, respect, and dignity, fostering a positive environment.
• Effectively communicates instructions and explains procedures to patients, helping to alleviate fears and encourage cooperation during imaging processes.

Qualifications:

• 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. CPR or BLS RequiredCPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hireAct 31 Mandated Reporter Training within 90 days of hire or transfer.

• ARRT Certificate
• ARRT Radiography
• Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal
• Act 33 with renewal
• Act 34 with renewal

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran