Radiology Technologist - Casual

Radiology Technologist Opportunity At UPMC Western Maryland

The Rad Tech, also known as a Diagnostic Technologist, will perform imaging procedures at an advanced level not requiring constant supervision. They competently perform a variety of advanced technical procedures that require independent judgment, ingenuity, and initiative to apply prescribed ionizing radiation for diagnostic purposes.

This is a casual position that will require working 32 hours over 8 weeks. The schedule will include working various shifts to ensure 24/7 coverage, including holiday rotation and possible weekend coverage. Whether you are a new grad or an experienced tech, we invite you to explore this opportunity and see where a career with UPMC can take you!

Responsibilities:

• Performs diagnostic radiography procedures utilizing established protocols/procedures without requiring constant supervision.
• 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.
• Utilizes complex imaging equipment for the acquisition, analysis, manipulation, and documentation of image data and completes procedures according to protocol.
• Administers PO and rectal contrast per physician orders/department policy
• 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 a team member within the department and all other departments to expedite patient care efficiently.
• 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.
• Identifies all patients properly by using two patient identifiers and utilizes universal protocol when performing procedures. Review patient history and assess physician orders, applying specific departmental protocols for optimal results in the acquisition of data. Documents patient history in electronic record as required.
• Ensures all exams within his/her area of responsibility are properly coded and tracked through the RIS system, all exams are properly networked to ISITE for archiving and interpretation, and all charges are adequately entered for the exams performed.

Diagnostic Technologist

• Graduate of an ARRT-approved school of Radiologic Technology or verification from an 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.

Diagnostic Technologist Adv.

• Graduate of an ARRT-approved school of Radiologic Technology.
• 2 years of Diagnostic experience is required.
• Must have obtained a performance review rating of strong/solid/good on the most recent performance review to be eligible for promotion.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

• ARRT certification as a Radiologic Technologist required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire.
• Radiographer - MD

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran