Diagnostic Technologist

Job Description

Grow Your Imaging Career at UPMC Northwest! UPMC Northwest is seeking a Full-Time Diagnostic Technologist to perform diagnostic imaging procedures while delivering compassionate, high-quality patient care. This position also offers the opportunity to cross-train in CT and expand your skill set.

The schedule consists of two 8-hour shifts, and two 12-hour shifts each week, every other weekend rotation, and approximately two holidays per year.

Following CT cross-training, team members will participate in the on-call rotation and work a variety of shifts based on department needs.

We are currently offering a $10,000 SIGN-ON BONUS for a 2-year work commitment for our Diagnostic Technologist positions! UPMC's brand new Monthly Loan Repayment program, exclusively for December 2023 and later graduates, offering $9000 in loan repayment paid over three years for eligible regular Full-Time roles. (Eligible Flex Full-Time roles to receive prorated amount of $6300.) Join our team and continue growing your career in diagnostic imaging! Final candidates will be selected for a job title within the career ladder that reflects level of education, experience and manager discretion at time of offer.

Responsibilities:

Identifies all patients properly by using two patient identifiers and utilizes universal protocol when performing procedures. Reviews patient history and assesses physician orders, applying specific departmental protocols for optimal results in the acquisition of data. 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 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. Able to work as team member within the department and all other departments to expedite patient care efficiently.

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.

Utilize radiology information system/hospital information system, PACS, scheduler, for data entry, recording and information placement and retrieval.

Perform Venipuncture for administration of contrast media.

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, Certifications, and Clearances:

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. CPR or BLS Required. CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hireTechnologist cannot work in an outpatient setting until ARRT has been obtained.

If working in a NY facility, you must have received certification from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) and be Licensed through the New York State Department of Health.

If practicing under a temporary permit: must be under direct supervision of licensed radiologic technologist, must obtain ARRT certification within 180 days of permit issue date. Temporary permits expire 180 days from date of issuance, or upon notice that license application denied, or ten days after notification of failure of licensing exam, whichever occurs first.

Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation OR Basic Life Support upon hire

ARRT Certificate

ARRT Computed Tomography

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

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran