Job Description
Are you interested in growing your career while making a direct, meaningful impact on patient care? Join the UPMC Imaging professional team at a Top 10 National Pediatric Hospital!
UPMC Children's Hospital is hiring a flex full-time Radiology Technologist/Radiology Technologist Advanced to join their Diagnostic Radiology team!
We are offering a $10,000 sign-on bonus for a 2-year work commitment! Candidates with more than 1 year of experience are eligible for a $15,000 sign-on bonus for a 2-year work commitment, as well!
The Radiology Diagnostic Technologist will work a rotating schedule of all shifts, which will include on-call, weekend, and holiday hours. Additionally, there will be some travel to Children s satellite and express care locations up to 10% of the time.
The Radiology Diagnostic Tech performs imaging procedures at a technical level, not requiring constant supervision. This role competently performs a variety of technical procedures that require independent judgment, ingenuity, and initiative to apply prescribed ionizing radiation for diagnostic purposes.
Why UPMC Children s Hospital? Why UPMC Imaging?
U.S. News & World Report has ranked UPMC Children s Hospital of Pittsburgh among the country's top 10 pediatric hospitals, with six specialties ranked in the top 10 specialty programs. Imaging supports these efforts while bolstering employees career growth, with numerous career path options that are built for our employees to succeed.
Technologist 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 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.
- Displays the ability 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.
Technologist Advanced Responsibilities:
- Performs or assists Clinical Specialist in performing QA, regulatory testing, and other technical and research initiatives.
- Performs all job responsibilities of Diagnostic Tech I.
- Demonstrates competency of specialty equipment (O.R., Fluoro Procedures, etc.) and analyzes data promptly.
- Performs electrocardiograms and lab draw functions, if applicable.
- Monitors quality control activities and demonstrates advanced level of knowledge in Diagnostic Imaging by providing patient care as defined by the most up to date protocols and procedures.
- Demonstrates the ability to function independently, and is able to cover off shifts, on-call responsibilities, and perform services at satellite facilities, where applicable, while continually communicating with lead and management team.
- Participates in standardization activities with system-level workgroups.
- Works directly with Radiologists regarding protocol development.
- Assists with the training of staff and student technologists.
Technologist:
- Graduate of an ARRT-approved school of Radiologic Technology or verification from ARRT-approved school of completion of program and scheduled graduation date.
- Technologists hired before graduation will have indirect supervision by an ARRT Certified Diagnostic Technologist until the degree is verified.
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
ARRT Registry eligible as a Radiologic Technologist. Must obtain radiography registry within 12 months of hire date. CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire.
- ARRT Certificate
- Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) required.
- Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal
- Act 33 with renewal
- Act 34 with renewal
- Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal
Technologist Advanced:
- Graduate of an ARRT-approved school of Radiologic Technology.
- 2 years of Diagnostic experience required.
- Must have obtained a performance review rating of Solid/Good on most recent performance review to be eligible for promotion.
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
ARRT certified in Radiography. CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire.
- ARRT Certificate
- Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) required.
- Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal
- Act 33 with renewal
- Act 34 with renewal
- Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
