Diagnostic Technologist, Urgent Care (3 12-hour shifts)
UPMC Urgent Care is seeking a full-time Diagnostic Technologist to join their team at the Hermitage location. The role involves working three 12-hour shifts per week from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm, which will include weekends and holidays.
Responsibilities:
– Properly identifying patients using two patient identifiers and following universal protocol during procedures.
– Reviewing patient history, assessing physician orders, and applying departmental protocols for optimal data acquisition.
– Administering contrast per physician orders/department policy.
– Ensuring proper coding and tracking of all exams, networking of exams for archiving and interpretation, and entering charges for exams performed.
– Performing diagnostic radiography procedures independently and utilizing complex imaging equipment.
– Interacting with patients and colleagues with a high level of care, listening, dignity, and respect.
– Conducting technical procedures requiring independent judgment and applying ionizing radiation appropriately.
– Communicating instructions to patients clearly and concisely and explaining procedures to allay fears and gain cooperation.
Requirements:
– Graduation from an ARRT approved school of Radiologic Technology or verification of completion of an ARRT approved program.
– ARRT Registry eligibility as a Radiologic Technologist, with the requirement to obtain radiography registry within 12 months of hire date.
– CPR or BLS certification required within 30 days of hire, according to AHA standards.
– Licensure and clearances including Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting, Act 33, Act 34, Act 73 FBI Clearance, and Act 73 FBI Clearance.
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran.