Diagnostic Technologist (Somerset Orthopaedics)

UPMC; Somerset, Northern (Somerset County, KY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus

Job summary

UPMC Department of Orthopaedics in Somerset, PA is hiring a full-time Diagnostic Technologist for a Monday through Friday daylight shift from 7:30am to 4pm, with no evenings or weekends. A Sign On Bonus may be available.

The role performs imaging procedures at a technical level, using prescribed ionizing radiation for diagnostic purposes and ensuring accurate patient identification, history review, and coding in RIS with ISITE archiving. Strong patient care and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Imaging procedures performed at a technical level without constant supervision.
• Ability to apply prescribed ionizing radiation for diagnostic purposes.
• Demonstrates caring and respectful interaction with patients and coworkers.

Responsibilities

• Identifies patients with two identifiers and uses universal protocol; reviews history and physician orders.
• Administers PO and rectal contrast per orders/department policy.
• Ensures exams are coded and traced through RIS and archived to ISITE; charges are entered.
• Performs diagnostic radiography procedures using established protocols.
• Utilizes imaging equipment to acquire, analyze and document image data per protocol.
• Interacts with patients and coworkers with care, listening and respect.
• Works as part of the department and cross-department teams to expedite patient care.
• Adjusts protocols and applies contrast and radiation as needed for diagnostic radiography.
• Communicates instructions clearly to patients to alleviate fears and gain cooperation.

Job description

UPMC Department of Orthopaedics is hiring a full-time Diagnostic Technologist to join their team in Somerset, PA! This is a Monday through Friday daylight position with the hours of 7:30am to 4pm. No evenings or weekends.

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.