Diagnostic Technologist- Radiology

• Description : Are you passionate about advancing healthcare through diagnostic technology? As a Diagnostic Technologist, you'll play a crucial role in patient care, utilizing state-of-the-art equipment to provide accurate and timely diagnoses. Join our team where your expertise can make a real difference in improving patient outcomes and shaping the future of medical diagnostics. We are looking for candidates with all levels of experience! We will hire the candidate into the proper position based on experience and background! (Full
• Time and Part
• Time positions are available) ** This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus!! (up to $10,000) ** **UPMC’s brand new Monthly Loan Repayment program, exclusively for December 2023 and later graduates, offering $9,000 in loan repayment paid over three years (Full
• Time employees are eligible).**

• Identifies all patients properly by using two patient identifiers and utilizes universal protocol when performing procedures. Reviews and documents patient history and assesses physician orders, applying specific departmental protocols for optimal results in the acquisition of data 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. Performs a variety of technical procedures that require independent judgement to adjust protocols and shows initiative to apply prescribed ionizing radiation appropriately for diagnostic radiography purposes. Demonstrates the ability to communicate instructions to patients in a clear and concise manner and explain procedures to help allay the patient's fears and solicit their cooperation. Shifts : Rotating , 8 hours shifts Sunday
• Saturday; 7a
• 3p, 7:30a
• 3:30p, 8a
• 4p, 9a
• 5p, 1p
• 9p, 3p
• 11p, 4p
• 7a, 11p
• 7a. May be subject to other days/shifts depending on hospital needs. Graduate of an ARRT approved school of Radiologic Technology or verification from ARRT approved school of completion of program and scheduled graduation date. Technologists hired before graduation will have indirect supervision by an ARRT certified diagnostic technologist until the degree is verified. Technologist cannot work in an outpatient setting until ARRT has been obtained. Licensure and

ARRT Registry eligible as a Radiologic Technologist. Must obtain radiography registry within 6 months of hire date as of January 1, 2025. Diagnostic Technologists hired prior to January 1, 2025, will need to obtain their registry within 12 months of hire/transfer date.

Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire Technologist cannot work in an outpatient setting until ARRT has been obtained. ARRT Certificate Clearances : Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting Act 33 Act 34 Act 73 FBI Clearance UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran