What are the responsibilities and job description for the Diagnostic Technologist position at UPMC?
Join Our Team at UPMC Chautauqua: Diagnostic Technologist
Are you a skilled and dedicated Diagnostic Technologist looking to take your career to the next level? UPMC Chautauqua is seeking a dynamic and motivated professional to join our team, where you'll have the opportunity to showcase your expertise while making a difference in patient care. As a Diagnostic Technologist, you'll be performing imaging procedures at a technical level that requires independent judgment, initiative, and the application of prescribed ionizing radiation for diagnostic purposes.
The job title offered will be based on level of experience and manager discretion.
This position may be eligible for a generous sign-on bonus for the below options:
Less than 1 year experience, $10,000 with 2 year work commitment
Over 1 year experience, $15,000 with 2 year work commitment
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 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.
Salary : $25 - $36
