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UPMC is excited to invite you to apply for the position of Diagnostic Technologist! This full-time role offers day shift hours from 8 AM to 4:30 PM, with occasional weekend shifts during the fall sports season. Please note that travel will be a requirement of this position. We seek a dedicated team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is adept at managing a busy workload. Apply today to join a great team and receive a robust Totals Reward package!!

Responsibilities:

+ Ensures accurate patient identification using two identifiers, adhering to universal protocol during procedures for safety and compliance.

+ Thoroughly reviews patient history and physician orders, following departmental protocols to optimize data acquisition and patient outcomes.

+ Documents patient history in the electronic record system as required, ensuring completeness and accuracy for ongoing care.

+ Administers oral and rectal contrast materials per physician orders and departmental policies, ensuring patient safety and comfort.

+ Ensures all exams are correctly coded and tracked through the RIS system, properly networking them to ISITE for archiving and interpretation.

+ Performs diagnostic radiography procedures according to established protocols without requiring constant supervision, demonstrating professional competence.

+ Exhibits excellent interpersonal skills, interacting with patients and colleagues with care, respect, and dignity, fostering a positive environment.

+ Effectively communicates instructions and explains procedures to patients, helping to alleviate fears and encourage cooperation during imaging processes.

+ 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 transfer

+ ARRT Certificate

+ ARRT Radiography

+ Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

+ Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal

+ Act 33 with renewal

+ Act 34 with renewal

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran