Jobs for People with MS: National MS Society

UPMC Community Medicine Incorporated is hiring a full-time Diagnostic Technician Advanced to support Three Rivers Orthopedic Associates located at 200 Delafield Rd. Suite 1040 Pittsburgh PA 15215.

This position will work Monday through Friday daylight hours (715am-345pm, 730am-4pm, 745am-415pm, 8am-430pm). This position will train to work as a medical assistant also.

Ready to join the team? We invite you to apply today!

Purpose:

Performs imaging procedures at an advanced level not requiring constant supervision. Competently performs a variety of advanced technical procedures that require independent judgment, ingenuity and initiative to apply prescribed ionizing radiation for diagnostic purposes.

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 day 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.

• Assist with the training of staff and student technologists.

• 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)

• Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal

• Act 33 with renewal

• Act 34 with renewal

• Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal

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