Job Description

Job Description

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Join our team as we seek skilled Diagnostic Technologists! The ideal candidate will possess a strong focus on patient care, thrive in collaborative environments, and excel in fast-paced settings. In this role, you'll collaborate with a dynamic group of radiologists and imaging techs to provide essential visualizations for accurate diagnosis and treatment.

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We've tailored this full-time position with your career and lifestyle in mind:

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· Embark on our innovative 6-step, 3-tiered career ladder, offering both leadership and clinical/technical tracks to cater to your individual career aspirations.

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· Enjoy promotional compensation increases ranging from 3-5% with each additional multi-skill modality certification you attain.

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· Take advantage of our monthly Student Loan Repayment Incentives, designed specifically for new 2024 Technologist graduates, offering up to $9,000 over three years following six months of full-time employment. **(Flex full time employees receive a pro-rated amount of $6,300)

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· Opportunity for further loan repayment through Hamot Health Foundation.

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· Benefit from sign-on bonuses of up to $15,000 for Diagnostic Technologists.

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Further enhancing your experience:

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· Access discounts on select education programs and receive up to $6,000 in tuition reimbursement annually.

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· Receive reimbursement for ARRT and ARMRIT certification exams for additional modalities earned.

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· Full-time Employees enjoy up to 17 days of paid time off accrued per year for sick, personal, or vacation time, along with 7 paid holidays a year.

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Plus, choose from leading medical, dental, and vision benefit offerings tailored to support you and your family.

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· $2/hr shift differential for qualifying evening and weekend hours.

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\nPerforms imaging procedures at a technical level not requiring constant supervision. Competently performs a variety of technical procedures that require independent judgment, ingenuity and initiative to apply prescribed ionizing radiation for diagnostic purposes.

Responsibilities:
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• 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.
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• Administers PO and rectal contrast per physician orders/department policy
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• 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.
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• Performs diagnostic radiography procedures utilizing established protocols/procedures without requiring constant supervision.
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• Utilizes complex imaging equipment for the acquisition, analysis, manipulation and documentation of image data and completes procedures according to protocol.
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• 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.
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• 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.
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• 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.
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• An Inside Look at UPMC Imaging Services: An Inside Look at UPMC Imaging Services - My Career at UPMC

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• Career Areas, Imaging: Imaging Careers at UPMC

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  Qualifications

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  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.

  Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
  ARRT Registry eligible as a Radiologic Technologist. Must obtain radiography registry within 6 months of hire date. CPR or BLS RequiredCPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire
  Act 31 Mandated Reporter training within 90 days of hire or transferMust obtain ARRT Radiography registry within 12 months of hire or transferCPR within 30 days of hire or transfer
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  • ARRT Certificate
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  • ARRT Radiography
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  • Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
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  • Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal
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  • Act 33 with renewal
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  • Act 34 with renewal
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  • Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal
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  UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran \n
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Job Tags

Holiday work, Full time, Relocation bonus, Flexible hours, Shift work, Weekend work, Afternoon shift,

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