Diagnostic Technologist - Casual (D/E/N as Scheduled) - Wellsboro, PA

UPMC Wellsboro is seeking a casual Diagnostic Technologist to work various shifts as needed. Additionally, one weekend per month and one holiday per year is required.

Applicants at all levels of the career ladder and experience will be considered.

*The final candidate will be placed in the appropriate job title and salary based on his/her individual experience and education.

The Diagnostic Technologist performs imaging procedures at a technical level not requiring constant supervision. Competently performs various technical procedures that require independent judgment, ingenuity, and initiative to apply prescribed ionizing radiation for diagnostic purposes.

Responsibilities:

• Identifies all patients properly using two patient identifiers and utilizes universal protocol when performing procedures. Review patient history and assess 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 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 various technical procedures that require independent judgment to adjust protocols and shows initiative to apply prescribed ionizing radiation appropriately for diagnostic radiography purposes.

• Demonstrates the ability to communicate instructions to patients clearly and concisely and explain procedures to help alleviate the patient's fears and solicit their cooperation.

Graduate of an ARRT-approved school of Radiologic Technology or verification from an ARRT-approved school of completion of the 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 is 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