Diagnostic Technologist - Casual

Job ID: 175247490 Status: Casual Regular/Temporary: Limited Shift: Day Job Facility: UPMC Cole Care Department: Cole Memorial Med GP Location: 1001 E.
Second Street, Coudersport, PA Union Position: No Salary Range: $ 24.
02-34.
48 USD Our rural health clinic is looking to add a Diagnostic Technician to the team! This position will work a schedule between the hours of 8:00 am to 4:30 pm on an as needed, casual basis! Purpose: Performs imaging procedures at a technical level not requiring constant supervision.
Competently performs a variety of technical procedures that require independent judgment, ingenuity, and initiative to apply prescribed ionizing radiation for diagnostic purposes.
Responsibilities: Identifies all patients properly by 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.
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 a team member within the department and all other departments to expedite patient care efficiently.
Performs a variety of 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 allay the patient’s fears and solicit their cooperation.
Qualifications: Graduate of an ARRT-approved school of Radiologic Technology or verification from an ARRT-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 Required.
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