Diagnostic Technologist- Orthopedic Radiology (Full-Time)

Description : 

Are you passionate about advancing healthcare through diagnostic technology? As a Diagnostic Technologist, you’ll play a crucial role in patient care, utilizing state-of-the-art equipment to provide accurate and timely diagnoses. Join our team where your expertise can make a real difference in improving patient outcomes and shaping the future of medical diagnostics. 

** This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus!! (up to $10,000) **

**UPMC’s brand new Monthly Loan Repayment program, exclusively for December 2023 and later graduates, offering $9,000 in loan repayment paid over three years (Full-Time employees are eligible).**

Responsibilities : 

• Identifies all patients properly by using two patient identifiers and utilizes universal protocol when performing procedures.
• Reviews and documents patient history and assesses physician orders, applying specific departmental protocols for optimal results in the acquisition of data
• 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. 
• 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. 

Shifts : Rotating, 8 hours shifts Monday-Friday; 6:30AM-2:30PM, 7AM-2:30PM, 7:30AM-3PM, and 8AM-4:30PM. . This position may require Saturday shifts. You will need to travel to occasionally travel to UPMC Greene Orthopedic. May be subject to other days/shifts depending on hospital needs.