Erie, PA, 16503, USA
30 days ago
Diagnostic Technologist - UPMC Ortho Sports Med
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. + 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 hire Act 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**
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