Radiology Technologist

Are you interested in a rewarding clinical career that makes a direct, meaningful impact on patient care? Want a work environment that values employee development and well-being?

Join UPMC as a full-time Radiology Technologist at UPMC Mercy today!

Why Join Us?

• Sign-On Bonus: $10,000 for a 2-year commitment for eligible hires!
• Loan Repayment:  Up to $9,000 for December 2023 or later graduates!
• Full-Time Benefits including Health Insurance plans, PTO, Retirement, Parental Leave, Tuition Assistance, and more!
• Growth opportunities  with a robust Imaging career ladder!
• Secure, discounted staff parking available within close proximity to the hospital!
• UPMC Mercy is proud to offer the region’s only Level 1 Trauma Center and Comprehensive Burn Center under one roof!
• UPMC Mercy is ranked #14 in the nation for Rehabilitation by U.S. News & World Report .
• Our Trauma and Burn Center recently received the Silver Beacon Award from the American Association of Critical Care Nurses !
• Did you know that Mercy Hospital was the first hospital in Pittsburgh, and the first Mercy Hospital ever in the world? Established in 1847, Mercy Hospital merged with UPMC in 2008 to become UPMC Mercy.

Work Schedule:

• Five 8-hour shifts across the week, with 10-hour shifts available after training!
• Daylight and evening shifts, Monday through Friday.
• Weekend shifts every other weekend, with a variety of daylight, evening, and night shifts in the weekend rotation. 
• Holiday rotation, as needed. 
• No on-call or travel required!

New and soon-to-be graduates (Radiology, Diagnostic, X-Ray) are encouraged to apply – we will train!

If you’re passionate about patient care and eager to grow professionally, apply today!

Applicants will be placed in the appropriate job title and salary based on individual experience and education, at manager discretion.

Applicants with at least 6 months of experience are eligible for our Night Program ($4.00 shift differential) and our Weekend Program (additional 15% incentive to salary)! Details can be provided during the interview process!

Responsibilities:

• Performs diagnostic radiography procedures and utilizes complex imaging equipment for the acquisition, analysis, and documentation of image data according to protocol.
• Identifies all patients properly by using two patient identifiers.
• Demonstrates the ability to communicate instructions to patients in a clear and concise manner, and explains procedures to help allay the patient’s fears and solicit their cooperation.
• Reviews patient history, assesses physician orders, and documents patient history in electronic record, as required.
• Administers PO and rectal contrast per physician orders/department policy.
• Ensures all exams within 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.
• Demonstrates the ability to interact with both patients and co-workers, while displaying a high level of caring, listening, dignity, and respect.
• Able to work as team member within the department and all other departments to expedite patient care efficiently.