What are the responsibilities and job description for the Diagnostic Technologist position at UPMC?
Join Our Team at UPMC Chautauqua Radiology – Jamestown, NY!
Full-Time | Variable Shifts | Rotating Holidays & Weekends
$10,000 Sign-On Bonus (with a 2-year work commitment)
Are you ready to advance your radiology career with a team that values your expertise, growth, and compassion? UPMC Chautauqua Radiology is seeking a dedicated Radiologic Technologist to join our exceptional imaging team in Jamestown, NY. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to make a real difference in patient care—while building a career full of growth and professional development.
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.
Why Choose UPMC Chautauqua?
$10,000 Sign-On Bonus with a 2-year work commitment
Career Ladder Opportunities for advancement and professional growth
Supportive, team-oriented environment that values collaboration and respect
Comprehensive benefits and opportunities to learn from the region’s top healthcare professionals
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.