Radiology Technologist - PRN

UPMC; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC in Harrisburg is seeking a Radiology Technologist to join our imaging team. The position emphasizes patient-centered care, collaboration with radiologists and technologists, and efficient image acquisition in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities include proper patient identification, contrast administration, accurate coding and archiving in RIS/ISITE, and clear communication to help patients feel at ease during procedures.

Qualifications

• Patient-focused care is required.
• Comfort working in a collaborative imaging team.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Identify patients using two identifiers and follow universal protocols.
• Administer contrast as ordered by physician/department policy.
• Ensure exams are coded and archived properly in RIS and ISITE systems.
• Perform diagnostic radiography procedures per protocol with minimal supervision.
• Operate imaging equipment to acquire and document image data per protocol.
• Demonstrate caring, listening, dignity and respect with patients and coworkers.
• Adjust protocols independently when needed to optimize diagnostic quality.
• Explain procedures clearly to patients to ease fears and gain cooperation.

Skills

Patient care

Team collaboration

Radiography procedures

Tools

RIS system

ISITE imaging archive

Job description

Join our team as we seek skilled Radiology Technologists! The ideal candidate will possess a strong focus on patient care, thrive in collaborative environments, and excel in fast-paced settings. In this role, you'll collaborate with a dynamic group of radiologists and imaging techs to provide essential visualizations for accurate diagnosis and treatment.

This position will work 1 or 2 days per week from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

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.