Diagnostic Technologist - UPMC Ortho and Sports Medicine at UPMC - Pittsburgh Medical Center

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UPMC is excited to invite you to apply for the position of Diagnostic Technologist! This full-time role offers day shift hours from 8 AM to 4:30 PM, with occasional weekend shifts during the fall sports season. Please note that travel will be a requirement of this position. We seek a dedicated team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is adept at managing a busy workload. Apply today to join a great team and receive a robust Totals Reward package!!
Responsibilities:

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  Ensures accurate patient identification using two identifiers, adhering to universal protocol during procedures for safety and compliance.

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  Thoroughly reviews patient history and physician orders, following departmental protocols to optimize data acquisition and patient outcomes.

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  Documents patient history in the electronic record system as required, ensuring completeness and accuracy for ongoing care.

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  Administers oral and rectal contrast materials per physician orders and departmental policies, ensuring patient safety and comfort.

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  Ensures all exams are correctly coded and tracked through the RIS system, properly networking them to ISITE for archiving and interpretation.

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  Performs diagnostic radiography procedures according to established protocols without requiring constant supervision, demonstrating professional competence.

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  Exhibits excellent interpersonal skills, interacting with patients and colleagues with care, respect, and dignity, fostering a positive environment.

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  Effectively communicates instructions and explains procedures to patients, helping to alleviate fears and encourage cooperation during imaging processes.

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• Graduate of an ARRT approved school of Radiologic Technology or verification from ARRT approved school of completion of program and scheduled graduation date
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• Technologists hired before graduation will have indirect supervision by an ARRT certified diagnostic technologist until the degree is verified
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Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
ARRT Registry eligible as a Radiologic Technologist. Must obtain radiography registry within 6 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
Act 31 Mandated Reporter Training within 90 days of hire or transfer

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• ARRT Certificate
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• ARRT Radiography
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• Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
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• Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal
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• Act 33 with renewal
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• Act 34 with renewal
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UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

Job Info:

• Company: UPMC - Pittsburgh Medical Center
• Position: Diagnostic Technologist - UPMC Ortho and Sports Medicine
• Work Location: Erie
• Country: US

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