UPMC Tri Rivers Musculoskeletal Centers is hiring a Part-Time Diagnostic Tech. This is a Monday-Friday, daylight position. No Nights, weekends, or holidays! 

Tri Rivers is a fast-paced, high-patient volume, multispecialty practice with a focus on musculoskeletal care. This position works directly with our Orthopedic division assisting our physicians and Advanced Practice Providers with office hours and radiology imaging. 

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 data acquisition. 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 the 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 to acquire, analyze, manipulate, and document image data and completes procedures according to protocol. Demonstrates a strong ability to interact with 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.