Diagnostic Technologist (Orthopaedic Surgery, North Huntingdon)

UPMC; North Huntingdon Township (Westmoreland County); Vor Ort; USD 34.000 - 44.000; Teilzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Equal Opportunity Employer

Zusammenfassung

UPMC Department of Orthopaedic Surgery seeks a Casual Diagnostic Technologist in North Huntingdon. The role is a weekday, daylight position with varied hours and no evenings or weekends. Responsibilities include patient X-ray, rooming patients, and related clinical duties within a supportive team.

The candidate must be ARRT Registry eligible or certified, obtain radiography registration within specified timelines, and hold CPR/BLS certification. NY facility rules may apply if applicable.

Qualifikationen

• ARRT Registry eligible or equivalent verification required.
• Must obtain radiography registry within 6–12 months after hire in many cases.
• CPR/BLS required and training per AHA standards.
• If working in NY facility, license/permits as required by NY health dept.

Aufgaben

• Identify patients using two identifiers and follow universal protocol.
• Review orders and document history in the EHR.
• Administer PO/rectal contrast per physician orders.
• Ensure proper coding and RIS/ISITE archiving of exams.
• Perform diagnostic radiography following established protocols.
• Operate imaging equipment and document results.
• Communicate clearly with patients and coworkers to support care.

Kenntnisse

Patient interaction

Independent judgment

Team collaboration

Clinical assessment

Strong communication

Ausbildung

ARRT-approved Radiologic Technology program

Tools

RIS system

ISITE archiving

Radiography equipment

Jobbeschreibung

UPMC Department of Orthopaedic Surgery is hiring a Casual Diagnostic Technologist to join their team in North Huntingdon. This is a weekday, daylight role with varied hours. No evenings or weekends! This role will be responsible for patient x-ray, rooming patients, and other clinical duties.

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.

Graduate of an ARRT approved school of Radiologic Technology or verification from ARRT approved school of completion of program and scheduled graduation date. Technologists hired before graduation will have indirect supervision by an ARRT certified diagnostic technologist until the degree is verified.Technologist cannot work in an outpatient setting until ARRT has been obtained.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances

ARRT Registry eligible as a Radiologic Technologist. Must obtain radiography registry within 6 months of hire date as of January 1, 2025. Diagnostic Technologists hired prior to January 1, 2025, will need to obtain their registry within 12 months of hire/transfer date. CPR or BLS Required. CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hireTechnologist cannot work in an outpatient setting until ARRT has been obtained.If working in a NY facility, you must have received certification from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) and be Licensed through the New York State Department of Health.If practicing under a temporary permit: must be under direct supervision of licensed radiologic technologist, must obtain ARRT certification within 180 days of permit issue date. Temporary permits expire 180 days from date of issuance, or upon notice that license application denied, or ten days after notification of failure of licensing exam, whichever occurs first.

• ARRT Certificate
• Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• Act 33 with renewal
• Act 34 with renewal
• Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran