Diagnostic Technologist

UPMC; Delaware; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $10,000

Loan repayment program $9,000

Job summary

UPMC Jameson in New Castle, PA is seeking a Diagnostic Technologist to join the Imaging Team. This Flex, Full-time role features variable shifts, rotating weekends and holidays, with no on-call or travel required.

A $10,000 sign-on bonus is offered for a 2-year commitment, plus a loan repayment program of up to $9,000 for eligible regular full-time grads. Final offers reflect education, experience, and manager discretion.

Responsibilities

• Identifies patients using two identifiers and universal protocol; reviews history and orders; documents history in EMR.
• Administers PO and rectal contrast per orders/policy.
• Ensures exams are coded and networked to RIS/ISITE; enters charges for exams.
• Performs diagnostic radiography using established protocols with minimal supervision.
• Operates imaging equipment to acquire, analyze, and document image data.
• Communicates clearly with patients; works as a team to expedite care.
• Demonstrates independent judgement to adjust protocols and apply ionizing radiation appropriately.
• Explains procedures to patients to alleviate fears and gain cooperation.

Job description

UPMC Jameson, located in New Castle, PA, is hiring a Diagnostic Technologist to join the Imaging Team! This Flex, Full-time role will work variable shifts, with rotating weekends and holidays, with no on call or travel required.

Benefits

• We are currently offering a $10,000 SIGN-ON BONUSfor a 2-year work commitment for our Diagnostic Technologist positions!
• UPMC's brand new Monthly Loan Repayment program, exclusively for December 2023 and later graduates, offering $9000 in loan repayment paid over three years for eligible regularFull-Timeroles. (Eligible Flex Full-Time roles to receive prorated amount of $6300.)

Final candidates will be selected for a job title within the career ladder that reflects level of education, experience and manager discretion at time of offer.

Responsibilities

• Identifies all patients properly by using two patient identifiers and utilizes universal protocol when performing procedures. Reviews patient history and assesses physician orders, applying specific departmental protocols for optimal results in the acquisition of data. Documents patient history in electronic record as required.
• Administers PO and rectal contrast per physician orders/department policy
• Ensures all exams within his/her area of responsibility are properly coded and tracked through RIS system, all exams are properly networked to ISITE for archiving and interpretation, and all charges are adequately entered for the exams performed.
• Performs diagnostic radiography procedures utilizing established protocols/procedures without requiring constant supervision.
• Utilizes complex imaging equipment for the acquisition, analysis, manipulation and documentation of image data and completes procedures according to protocol.
• Demonstrates a strong ability to interact with both patients and co-workers, while displaying a high level of caring, listening, dignity and respect. Able to work as team member within the department and all other departments to expedite patient care efficiently.
• Performs a variety of technical procedures that require independent judgement to adjust protocols and shows initiative to apply prescribed ionizing radiation appropriately for diagnostic radiography purposes.
• Demonstrates the ability to communicate instructions to patients in a clear and concise manner and explain procedures to help allay the patient's fears and solicit their cooperation.