What are the responsibilities and job description for the Diagnostic Technologist position at UPMC?
Join UPMC Kane as a Part-Time Diagnostic Technologist – Grow Your Skills and Advance Your Career!
Are you a motivated Diagnostic Technologist ready to take the next step in your career? UPMC Kane is seeking a dedicated part-time Diagnostic Technologist to join our dynamic team on 2nd and 3rd shifts. This role offers a unique opportunity to expand your skills with CT cross-training, hands-on experience with multiple imaging modalities such as CT, DEXA, and C-arm, and close collaboration with nursing and OR teams.
Shift requirements include:
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Working Monday through Friday on either 8-hour second shifts or 12-hour third shifts
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Every third weekend is required (3rd shift, 7pm to 7:30am)
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One rotating holiday per year
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Some flexibility may be available depending on department needs
While CT experience is not required, a willingness to learn and grow in this area is essential. At UPMC Kane, you’ll perform a variety of advanced imaging procedures independently, applying your expertise and judgment in a fast-paced, supportive environment.
We offer part-time employees great benefits, flexible scheduling options, the ability to pick up extra shifts, and a clear path for career advancement. If you’re ready to enhance your technical skills and contribute to a collaborative healthcare team, we encourage you to apply today and be part of UPMC’s commitment to excellence in patient care.
Qualifying evening and weekend hours have a $4/hr shift differential on top of base pay.
Qualified candidates may be eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $5,000.
Responsibilities:
- Identify all patients properly by using two patient identifiers and utilize universal protocol when performing procedures.
- Review patient history and assess physician orders, applying specific departmental protocols for optimal results in the acquisition of data and document patient history in electronic record as required.
- Administer PO and rectal contrast per physician orders/department policy
- Ensure 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.
- Perform diagnostic radiography procedures utilizing established protocols/procedures without requiring constant supervision.
- Utilize complex imaging equipment for the acquisition, analysis, manipulation, and documentation of image data and complete procedures according to protocol.
- Demonstrate 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.
- Perform a variety of technical procedures that require independent judgement to adjust protocols and show initiative to apply prescribed ionizing radiation appropriately for diagnostic radiography purposes.
- Demonstrate the ability to communicate instructions to patients in a clear and concise manner and explain procedures to help allay the patients' fears and solicit their cooperation.