Diagnostic Technologist

UPMC Tri Rivers Musculoskeletal Centers are hiring a full-time Diagnostic Technologist to join their team. In this position, you will work 4 9.5-hour shifts, Monday-Friday from 7:00am-5:00pm with a set weekday off after orientation. This position will primarily support the Cranberry/Mars office but will also require frequent travel to the North Hills/Passavant location. Travel reimbursement and free parking is provided. Tri Rivers is a fast paced, high patient volume, multispecialty practice with a focus on musculoskeletal care. This position works directly with our Orthopedic division assisting our physicians and Advanced Practice Providers with office hours. This will be a cross-trained position covering both radiology and clinical duties. You will obtain high quality films based on provider protocols while following ALARA principles in addition to rooming patients, following the provider, helping with minor in office procedures, casting, splinting, suture and staple removal, and phone messages. 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. 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 Required CPR 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 UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran UPMC has a Center for Engagement and Inclusions that is charged with executing leading-edge and next- generation diversity strategies to advance the organization’s diversity management capability and its national presence as a diversity leader. This includes having Employee Resources Groups, such as PRIDE Health or UPMC ENABLED (Empowering Abilities and Leveraging Difference) Network, that support the implementation of our diversity strategy.