Diagnostic Technologist 4 10-Hour Shifts (Tri Rivers)

UPMC; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Free parking

Job summary

Tri-Rivers Multispecialty is hiring a full-time Diagnostic Technologist on a Monday through Friday daylight schedule from 7am to 5pm. The role includes on-site x-rays, back-office clinical work, and approximately 50% travel to nearby offices. Mileage reimbursement and free parking are provided.

Sign-on bonus may be available. Responsibilities include performing imaging procedures, charting patient histories, and coordinating with providers to ensure accurate data capture and proper billing in

Responsibilities

• Identifies patients using two identifiers and follows universal protocol during procedures.
• Reviews patient history and physician orders; applies departmental protocols for optimal imaging results.
• Ensures exams are properly coded and tracked in RIS; networked to ISITE for archiving and interpretation; charges entered.
• Performs diagnostic radiography procedures using established protocols without constant supervision.
• Uses complex imaging equipment to acquire, analyze, and document image data per protocol.
• Communicates clearly with patients and coworkers; demonstrates empathy and teamwork to expedite patient care.
• Adjusts protocols with independent judgment to optimize radiography for diagnostic purposes.
• Explains procedures to patients to alleviate fears and obtain cooperation.

Job description

Tri-Rivers Multispecialty is hiring a full-time Diagnostic Technologist to join their team! This is a Monday through Friday daylight position, consisting of a four 10-hour shifts per week from 7am to 5pm. No evenings or weekends! Sign on bonus may be available!

This role will be reponsible for back office clinical work, provide on site x-rays as ordered by providers, answer phone messages, and more. This position will require travel approximately 50% of the time to nearby office locations listed below:

• BHS Crossroads Campus at 127 Oneida Valley Road, Suite 302, Butler, PA 16001
• Butler–Clearview at 142 Clearview Circle, Butler, PA 16001
• Cranberry/Mars at 6998 Crider Road, Suite 110, Mars, PA 16046
• Sl Slippery Rock near SRU Campus 100 Innovation Drive, Suite 104, Slippery Rock, PA 16057

Mileage is reimbursed, and free parking is available!

Purpose

Performs imaging procedures at a technical level not requiring constant supervision. Competently performs a variety of technical procedures that require independent judgment, ingenuity and initiative to apply prescribed ionizing radiation for diagnostic purposes.

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.