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Radiology Technologist – Float
Location: UPMC Orthopedic Care
Service Area:
• Lancaster, PA
• Lititz, PA
• Harrisburg, PA
• Enola, PA
• Carlisle, PA
This position provides coverage for vacations, leaves, and staffing needs throughout the Orthopedic Service Line. Reliable transportation and the ability to travel between locations are required.
Schedule:
• Monday – Friday
• 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
• No scheduled holidays
• Weekend opportunities available as overtime
UPMC Orthopedic Care is seeking a Radiology Technologist – Float to support our growing Orthopedic Service Line. This position plays an essential role in providing high-quality diagnostic imaging services across multiple outpatient orthopedic locations. The Radiology Technologist will work closely with orthopedic providers to perform imaging studies, support patient care, and ensure efficient clinic operations while traveling between sites as needed.
• Diverse work environment with exposure to multiple clinic locations and provider teams
• Variety in daily responsibilities through float coverage assignments
• Collaborative team focused on delivering exceptional orthopedic care
• Opportunity to expand skills and knowledge across multiple orthopedic specialties
• Supportive environment that encourages professional growth and development
Typical Day
• Complete X-ray studies according to orthopedic provider protocols
• Assess orthopedic walk-in clinic patients and perform imaging studies as needed
• Review upcoming schedules and prepare imaging orders in advance
• Request outside imaging from hospitals and healthcare facilities for provider review
• Collaborate with providers and clinical staff to support patient care and clinic efficiency
• Travel between Orthopedic Service Line locations to provide coverage for vacations, sick time, and staffing needs
• Ensure patients receive high-quality, compassionate care throughout their imaging experience
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.
Salary : $1,000 - $1,000,000