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a { text-decoration: none; color: #464feb; } tr th, tr td { border: 1px solid #e6e6e6; } tr th { background-color: #f5f5f5; } Diagnostic Technologist – Casual | UPMC Muncy Build your imaging experience while enjoying the flexibility of a casual position. UPMC Muncy is seeking a Diagnostic Technologist to join our collaborative Imaging team, with opportunities to expand your skills and pursue career advancement into additional imaging modalities .
Position Highlights Casual position Rotating day, evening, and night shifts based on department needs Rotating weekends and holidays as scheduled No on-call requirement Opportunity to gain experience and advance into multiple imaging modalities What You’ll Do Perform diagnostic radiography procedures safely and independently using established protocols and procedures. Use imaging equipment to acquire, evaluate, process, and document high-quality diagnostic images.
Review physician orders and patient histories to determine the appropriate imaging protocols and achieve optimal results. Verify patient identity using two patient identifiers and consistently follow Universal Protocol requirements. Administer oral and rectal contrast according to physician orders and department policies.
Use independent judgment to adjust imaging protocols and appropriately apply prescribed ionizing radiation. Accurately document, code, track, and archive examinations through applicable imaging systems. Clearly explain procedures to patients, answer questions, and help ease anxiety while encouraging their cooperation.
Provide compassionate, respectful care that prioritizes each patient's comfort, dignity, and safety. Collaborate with technologists, physicians, and other departments to support efficient, high-quality patient care. a { text-decoration: none; color: #464feb; } tr th, tr td { border: 1px solid #e6e6e6; } tr th { background-color: #f5f5f5; } Qualifications Graduate of an ARRT-approved school of Radiologic Technology, or verification from an ARRT-approved program confirming program completion and the scheduled graduation date.
Candidates hired prior to graduation will work under the indirect supervision of an ARRT-certified Diagnostic Technologist until completion of the degree is verified. ARRT registry-eligible candidates must obtain their Radiography registry within 6 months of hire for hires on or after January 1, 2025. Diagnostic Technologists hired prior to January 1, 2025, must obtain their registry within 12 months of their hire or transfer date .
Until ARRT certification is obtained, the technologist may not work in an outpatient setting . Licensure, Certifications & Clearances ARRT registry eligible as a Radiologic Technologist; ARRT certification must be obtained within the applicable timeframe outlined above. Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) required.
CPR must meet American Heart Association standards, including both a didactic and skills demonstration component, within 30 days of hire . Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting, with renewal as required. Act 33 Clearance, with renewal as required.
Act 34 Clearance, with renewal as required. Act 73 FBI Clearance, with renewal as required. Temporary Permit Requirements Technologists practicing under a temporary permit must work under the direct supervision of a licensed Radiologic Technologist .
ARRT certification must be obtained within 180 days of the temporary permit issue date . Temporary permits expire 180 days from issuance, upon notification that the license application has been denied, or 10 days after notification of a failed licensing examination, whichever occurs first. UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
About the role
Build your imaging experience while enjoying the flexibility of a casual position. UPMC Muncy is seeking a Diagnostic Technologist to join our collaborative Imaging team, with opportunities to expand your skills and pursue career advancement into additional imaging modalities .