What are the responsibilities and job description for the X-Ray Technologist position at UPMC?
Looking for flexibility in your schedule while making a difference in patient care? Join UPMC as an X-Ray Technologist and become part of a team that values adaptability, growth, and exceptional imaging services.
This position offers flexible mid-shift scheduling with 8- or 10-hour shifts, providing opportunities to fit your career around your life. You'll work alongside a supportive team that embraces continuous learning and collaboration while delivering high-quality diagnostic imaging to our patients.
We're seeking candidates who are adaptable, eager to learn, and thrive in a dynamic healthcare environment. Successful team members are flexible, dependable, and ready to take on new challenges as they arise. This role includes weekend and holiday responsibilities and offers opportunities for advancement through multiple levels of the career ladder.
If you're looking for a rewarding imaging career with flexible hours, professional growth opportunities, and a team committed to excellence, apply today and bring your skills to UPMC!
Sign On Bonus Alert: up to $10,000 for a 2 year commitment to UPMC!
The Diagnostic Technologist is an important step of our Imaging Career Ladder. Candidates will be placed in the appropriate job title and range based on 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