Diagnostic (X-Ray) Technologist, Casual

UPMC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC St. Margaret seeks motivated Casual Diagnostic (X-Ray) Technologists to provide quality services. The role involves performing technical imaging procedures while ensuring patient care and using advanced equipment. Opportunities for growth through the Diagnostic Technologist Career Ladder are available.

Benefits

On-Site parking

Casual work requirement guidelines

Competitive benefits

Qualifications

• Competently performs imaging procedures and documents patient history.
• Demonstrates strong communication skills with patients.
• Utilizes complex imaging equipment effectively.

Responsibilities

• Identifies patients using two identifiers and applies departmental protocols.
• Ensures exams are coded and tracked correctly through the RIS system.
• Performs diagnostic radiography procedures according to established protocols.

Skills

Independent judgment

Patient interaction

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

Certification in Diagnostic Radiography

Job description

UPMC St. Margaret is looking to hire Casual Diagnostic (X-Ray) Technologists to work rotating daylight, evening, and overnight shifts. We are looking for highly engaged and motivated candidates to provide high-quality services to our patients. UPMC offers competitive benefits and great opportunities for growth by utilizing the Diagnostic Technologist Career Ladder, or any within the Imaging Family. Join the UPMC St. Margaret team and help us make a positive impact on the patient experience!

As a Diagnostic Technologist at UPMC St. Margaret, you will find:

• On-Site parking
• Casual work requirement guidelines
• Top clinicians, leading researchers, and the most modern equipment and technology in health care today

*The Diagnostic Technologist is an important first step in our Diagnostic Tech Career Ladder. Final candidates will be placed into the appropriate job title and salary structure based on skill, experience, and education.*

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.