Diagnostic Technologist- (Full-Time)

UPMC; Washington (Washington County); On-site; USD 54,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $10,000

Loan repayment program up to $9,000

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution is seeking a Diagnostic Technologist to enhance patient care through diagnostic technology. You will use state-of-the-art equipment for accurate diagnoses, ensuring patient safety and comfort throughout procedures. The role includes responsibilities like patient identification, exam documentation, and performing radiography procedures. A sign-on bonus of up to $10,000 is offered, reflecting our commitment to attracting top talent. Join us to make a meaningful impact in the field of medical diagnostics.

Qualifications

• Ability to utilize imaging equipment effectively.
• Strong communication skills to relay instructions to patients.
• Experience in technical procedures requiring independent judgement.

Responsibilities

• Properly identifies patients using two identifiers for safety.
• Documents patient history and assesses physician orders.
• Administers contrast materials as per orders.
• Codes and tracks exams and enters charges accurately.
• Performs diagnostic radiography procedures.
• Operates imaging equipment, documents data, and ensures image quality.

Skills

Patient identification techniques

Technical judgement

Communication skills

Patient care

Tools

RIS/ISITE

Job description

Description

Are you passionate about advancing healthcare through diagnostic technology? As a Diagnostic Technologist, you'll play a crucial role in patient care, utilizing state-of-the-art equipment to provide accurate and timely diagnoses. Join our team where your expertise can make a real difference in improving patient outcomes and shaping the future of medical diagnostics.

Bonuses and Programs

** This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus!! (up to $10,000) **

**UPMC’s brand new Monthly Loan Repayment program, exclusively for December 2023 and later graduates, offering $9,000 in loan repayment paid over three years (Full-Time employees are eligible).**

Responsibilities

• Identifies all patients properly by using two patient identifiers and utilizes universal protocol when performing procedures.
• Reviews and documents patient history and assesses physician orders, applying specific departmental protocols for optimal results in the acquisition of data
• 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.
• 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.

Shifts

Rotating, 8 hours shifts Sunday-Saturday; 7a-3p, 7:30a-3:30p, 8a-4p, 9a-5p, 1p-9p, 3p-11p, 4p-7a, 11p-7a. May be subject to other days/shifts depending on hospital needs.