Diagnostic Technologist- Bloomfield

UPMC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC Community Medicine Incorporated is seeking a full-time Diagnostic Technologist for its Comprehensive Care Associates in Bloomfield, Pittsburgh. This role involves performing imaging procedures with minimal supervision and assisting with day-to-day operations like patient rooming and check-in.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate the ability to interact effectively with patients and staff while adhering to protocols for optimal imaging results.

Qualifications

• Ability to identify patients using two patient identifiers.
• Competent in administering contrast as per physician orders.
• Familiarity with RIS for coding and tracking exams.

Responsibilities

• Perform imaging procedures independently.
• Ensure exams are properly coded and tracked.
• Communicate effectively with patients to ease their fears.

Job description

UPMC Community Medicine Incorporated is hiring a full-time Diagnostic Technologist for Comprehensive Care Associates located in Bloomfield. This position will work Monday-Friday, daylight hours.

This position will also help with rooming patients, check in and check out along with other day to day operations, as needed.

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.