Description
UPMC Wellsboro is hiring a casual/PRN Diagnostic Technologist! This role will work various shifts, including days, evenings, and nights, as needed. This position requires a primary ARRT certification in Radiology (ARRT(R)) and a secondary ARRT certification - Secondary certification in Computed Tomography (ARRT(CT)) is preferred.
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Purpose:
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. Rotates between two specialties.
Responsibilities:
- 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.
- Demonstrates a willingness to learn new skills and a willingness to educate others in their areas of expertise. Serves as a resource for new hires and students.
- Performs all job responsibilities of Diagnostic Tech I.
- Assist with the training of staff and student technologists.
- 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 day protocols and procedures.
- Participates in standardization activities with system-level workgroups.
- Performs or assists Clinical Specialist in performing QA, regulatory testing, and other technical and research initiatives.
- Works as a team member within assigned departments to expedite patient care efficiently by demonstrating excellent communication and customer service skills. Effectively communicates with physicians, co-workers, managers, and patients in assigned sites and/or departments.
- Maintains flexibility to work within different clinical areas to support the needs of the departments and/or business units to ensure that staffing is adequate to support services across the enterprise. Maintains assigned workflow patterns at site based on patient volumes and continually communicates with supervisors and/or managers.
- Works directly with Radiologists regarding protocol development.
Qualifications
Graduate of an ARRT-approved school of Radiologic Technologist required. 2 years of experience is required in the primary specialty. Must hold registry in each specialty. Must have obtained a performance review rating of strong/solid/good on the most recent performance review to be eligible for promotion.
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
ARRT certified in Radiography with active certification in a second specialty. Must maintain 2 imaging registries/certifications and maintain competency in both as required by hiring Business Unit. Must be willing and demonstrate flexibility to be assigned to any of the maintained registries by leadership. Must provide flexibility to work at least one off-shift (evening, nights, or weekend), every 90 days as requested by imaging leadership. CPR is 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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- Act 34 with renewal
- Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal
- UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
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