Diagnostic Technologist

UPMC; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Loan repayment program

Job summary

UPMC Northwest is seeking a Full-Time Diagnostic Technologist to perform diagnostic imaging procedures while delivering compassionate, high-quality patient care. Opportunity to cross-train in CT and expand your skill set. The schedule includes two 8-hour shifts, two 12-hour shifts, every other weekend, and practice holidays.

After CT cross-training, on-call rotation and varied shifts may occur. A $10,000 sign-on bonus is offered for a 2-year commitment, plus a loan repayment program for December

Qualifications

• Ability to perform diagnostic radiography procedures per protocol.
• Ability to administer contrast per orders.
• Experience with RIS/PACS for data entry and archiving.
• Strong patient communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Identify patients with two identifiers and follow universal protocol.
• Administer PO and rectal contrast per orders.
• Ensure exams are coded and networked to RIS/PACS and ISITE for archiving.
• Perform diagnostic radiography procedures per established protocols.
• Venipuncture for contrast administration.
• Communicate procedures clearly to help patients feel at ease.

Skills

Imaging procedures

Venipuncture

Patient interaction

Teamwork

Radiology protocols

Tools

RIS

PACS

ISITE

Hospital Information System

Job description

Grow Your Imaging Career at UPMC Northwest!

UPMC Northwest is seeking a Full-Time Diagnostic Technologist to perform diagnostic imaging procedures while delivering compassionate, high-quality patient care. This position also offers the opportunity to cross-train in CT and expand your skill set.

The schedule consists of two 8-hour shifts, and two 12-hour shifts each week, every other weekend rotation, and approximately two holidays per year.

Following CT cross-training, team members will participate in the on-call rotation and work a variety of shifts based on department needs.

We are currently offering a $10,000 SIGN-ON BONUS for 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 regular Full-Timer roles. (Eligible Flex Full-Time roles to receive prorated amount of $6300.)

Join our team and continue growing your career in diagnostic imaging!

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.
• Utilize radiology information system/hospital information system, PACS, scheduler, for data entry, recording and information placement and retrieval.
• Perform Venipuncture for administration of contrast media.