Limited Casual Diagnostic Technologist

UPMC; New Castle (PA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Ein innovatives Gesundheitsunternehmen sucht einen engagierten und kompetenten diagnostischen Technologen für die Imaging-Abteilung. In dieser spannenden Rolle sind Sie verantwortlich für die Durchführung einer Vielzahl von bildgebenden Verfahren, die Anwendung von ionisierender Strahlung und die Gewährleistung einer optimalen Patientenversorgung. Sie arbeiten in einem dynamischen Team, das sich der Bereitstellung hervorragender Dienstleistungen widmet und dabei die höchsten Standards in der Patientenversorgung einhält. Wenn Sie eine Leidenschaft für die Bildgebung haben und in einem unterstützenden Umfeld arbeiten möchten, ist dies die perfekte Gelegenheit für Sie.

Qualifications

• Fähigkeit, technische Verfahren ohne ständige Aufsicht durchzuführen.
• Erfahrung in der Anwendung von ionisierender Strahlung für diagnostische Zwecke.

Responsibilities

• Durchführung bildgebender Verfahren unter Einhaltung der Protokolle.
• Dokumentation der Patientengeschichte in elektronischen Aufzeichnungen.

Skills

Kundenservicefähigkeiten

Technische Verfahren

Bildgebende Verfahren

Teamarbeit

Education

Abschluss in Radiologie oder verwandtem Bereich

Tools

RIS-System

ISITE

Job description

UPMC Jameson, located in New Castle, PA, is hiring a Limited Casual Diagnostic Technologist to join the Imaging Team! This casual role will work varying shifts, approximately a minimum of 16 hours a month with one weekend rotation. No on call or travel is required.

Candidates with excellent customer service skills are encouraged to apply!

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.