What are the responsibilities and job description for the Radiology Technologist position at UPMC - Pittsburgh Medical Center?
Job Description
Are you interested in a rewarding career that makes a direct, meaningful impact on patient care? Join UPMC as an Imaging professional today at a Top 10 National Pediatric and Magnet-recognized Hospital!
UPMC Children's Hospital is hiring full-time and flex full-time Radiology Technologists to join the Diagnostic Radiology team!
We are offering a $10,000 sign-on bonus to eligible hires for a 2-year work commitment! Candidates with more than 1 year of experience are eligible for a $15,000 sign-on bonus for a 2-year work commitment, as well!
UPMC's brand new Monthly Loan Repayment Program, exclusively for December 2023 or later graduates, offers up to $9,000 in loan repayment paid over three years!
There are several full-time hours and shifts available, ranging from 36-hours per week, 40-hours per week, as well as our flexible full-time status! All are eligible for full-time benefits!
The Radiology Technologists work a rotating schedule of all shifts, which will include rotational on-call, weekend, and holiday hours. Additionally, there may be some travel to Children’s satellite and express care locations up to 15% of the time.
The Radiology Diagnostic Tech performs imaging procedures at a technical level, not requiring constant supervision. This role competently performs a variety of technical procedures that require independent judgment, ingenuity, and initiative to apply prescribed ionizing radiation for diagnostic purposes.
Why UPMC Children’s Hospital? Why UPMC Imaging?
U.S. News & World Report has ranked UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh among the country's top 10 pediatric hospitals, with six specialties ranked in the top 10 specialty programs. Imaging supports these efforts while bolstering employees’ career growth, with numerous career path options that are built for our employees to succeed.
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- 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 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.
- Displays the ability 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.
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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 required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire.
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Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances :
ARRT certified in Radiography. CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire.
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UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran
