Diagnostic Technologist (Regional Orthopaedics)

UPMC; Hermitage (Mercer County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

UPMC Regional Orthopaedics is seeking a full-time Diagnostic Technologist for a daytime role in Hermitage, PA. Work schedule: Mon–Thu 8am–4:30pm, Fri 7am–3:30pm; occasional travel to Slippery Rock on Fridays. Sign-on bonus may be available.

The technologist will perform imaging procedures with independent judgment and ensure proper coding, archiving, and patient care. ARRT eligibility and CPR/ACLS/PALS/NRP certifications are required within specified timelines.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an ARRT approved Radiologic Technology program or ARRT-verified completion.
• CPR/ACLS/PALS/NRP certifications required within 1 year of hire/transfer.
• ARRT radiography registry required within 6–12 months depending on date of hire.

Responsibilities

• Identify patients with two identifiers and follow universal protocol.
• Perform diagnostic radiography using established protocols without constant supervision.
• Code and track exams in RIS and network to ISITE for archiving and interpretation.
• Explain procedures clearly to patients and address concerns to gain cooperation.
• Maintain documentation of patient history in the electronic record.

Skills

Radiologic imaging

Patient positioning

Two-identifiers protocol

ARRT eligibility

Education

ARRT-certified Radiologic Technologist

Job description

UPMC Regional Orthopaedics is hiring a full-time Diagnostic Technologist to join their team in Hermitage, PA. This is a weekday, daylight position with Monday through Thursday hours being 8am to 4:30pm, and Friday hours being 7am to 3:30pm. No evenings or weekends! Travel may be required to the Slippery Rock office occasionally on Fridays.

Sign On Bonus may be 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.
• Access to areas where medications, syringes or sharps may be stored is necessary and permitted in order to perform routine tasks as delineated in the employee's job description.
• 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

Employee must obtain required CPR/ACLS/PALS/NRP certifications within 1 year of hire/transfer

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 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal
• Act 33 with renewal
• Act 34 with renewal
• Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran