What are the responsibilities and job description for the Diagnostic Technologist position at UPMC?
UPMC Presbyterian is seeking a Casual Diagnostic Technologist to join our Radiology Team! This position offers a flexible schedule with coverage required on select holidays. Whether you are a new technologist looking to gain valuable experience or an experienced technologist seeking additional hours, we would love to hear from you!
Apply today and become part of a team of life-changers!
Responsibilities:
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.
- 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 : $1,000 - $1,000,000