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UPMC Diagnostic Tech/Diagnostic Tech Adv in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Now offering a generous Sign-On Bonus to all eligible hires!
Sign-On Bonus Details: >1 year of experience $15,000 for a two-year commitment, <1 year of experience $10,000 for a two-year commitment.
UPMC Presbyterian is hiring a flexible full time Diagnostic Tech/Diagnostic Tech Adv to join the Radiology team! This role will be working a varied schedule to include all shifts, every other weekend and some holiday responsibilities.
UPMC offers a competitive benefits package and has a career ladder in place that allows you to grow professionally and provides the ability to progress from both a technical and managerial standpoint. Apply today to find out where your career can take you!
Final candidates will be selected for a job title within the career ladder that reflects level of education, experience, and manager discretion at the time of offer .
Responsibilities:
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.
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.
Diagnostic Tech Requirements:
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 or BLS Required.
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)
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Diagnostic Tech Adv Requirements:
Graduate of an ARRT approved school of Radiologic Technology.
2 years Diagnostic experience required.
Must have obtained a performance review rating of strong/solid/good on most recent performance review to be eligible for promotion.
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
ARRT certified in Radiography.
CPR or BLS Required.
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)
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UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran