Job Information
UPMC Diagnostic Technologist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Description
Burke and Bradley Orthopedics is hiring a Diagnostic Technologist for their growing practice located on the campus of UPMC St. Margaret!
This is a Regular Full-Time position working a Monday to Friday daylight schedule.
Burke and Bradley Orthopedics is a practice of 7 physicians with a high-volume, high-profile practice where privacy and professionalism are of the utmost importance. We work together as a TEAM and have a TEAM mindset. This position will work in both XR and in a clinical setting. Clinical responsibilities may include but are not limited to rooming patients, assisting physicians, obtaining authorizations of MRI’s, and clinical/clerical duties as deemed appropriate to ensure operational need and patient satisfaction.
The ideal candidate would have 3-5 years of experience as a Rad Tech in a physician office setting, working as a member of a TEAM, cross-trained to room, authorize, and complete clerical duties as deemed appropriate and necessary.
A sign-on bonus of up to $6,000 may be available for new hires!
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 their 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 a 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 patients fears and solicit their cooperation.
Graduate of an ARRT approved school of Radiologic Technology or verification from 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.
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
ARRT Registry eligible as a Radiologic Technologist. Must obtain radiography registry within 12 months of hire date. CPR or BLS RequiredCPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire
ARRT Certificate
Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal
Act 33 with renewal
Act 34 with renewal
Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal
Individuals hired into this role must comply with UPMC’s COVID vaccination requirements upon beginning employment with UPMC. Refer to the COVID-19 Vaccination Information section at the top of this page to learn more.
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