Diagnostic Technologist - Casual

Diagnostic Technologist – Casual – Williamsport Job ID: 6050311728 Status: Casual Regular/Temporary: Limited Shift: Variable Facility: UPMC Susquehanna Williamsport Department: Radiology Location: 700 High Street, Williamsport, PA Union Position: No Salary Range: $ 28.
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Whether you’re an experienced imaging professional or a new graduate eager to gain experience, this could be your opportunity! *Radiology Students on track to graduate in Fall 2024 will also be considered for this position.
The final candidate will be placed in the appropriate job title and salary based on individual experience and education.
The Diagnostic Technologist performs imaging procedures at a technical level not requiring constant supervision.
Competently performs various technical procedures that require independent judgment, ingenuity, and initiative to apply prescribed ionizing radiation for diagnostic purposes.
Responsibilities: Identifies all patients properly using two patient identifiers and utilizes universal protocol when performing procedures.
Review patient history and assess physician orders, applying specific departmental protocols for optimal results in the acquisition of data.
Document 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 various technical procedures that require independent judgment to adjust protocols and shows initiative to apply prescribed ionizing radiation appropriately for diagnostic radiography purposes.
Demonstrates the ability to communicate instructions to patients clearly and concisely and explain procedures to help lessen the patient’s fears and solicit their cooperation.
Qualifications: Graduate of an ARRT-approved school of Radiologic Technology or verification from an approved school of completion of the 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 is required.
CPR is required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire.
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