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Join Our Team as a Casual Diagnostic Technologist at UPMC Northwest!

Are you a skilled Diagnostic Technologist looking for flexibility, variety, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in patient care? UPMC Northwest is currently seeking a motivated individual to join our team in a Casual Diagnostic Technologist role. This is an excellent opportunity for technologists who thrive in dynamic environments and are looking for a role that offers flexible scheduling with a meaningful contribution to healthcare.

In this position, you'll work approximately 10 hours per week with variable shifts and days, including a minimum of one weekend per month and the potential for holiday coverage. With options for both 8-hour and 12-hour shifts, this role offers the adaptability you need to balance your career and personal life.

As part of our radiology team, you will perform a variety of imaging procedures requiring independent judgment and technical expertise. You’ll play a vital role in acquiring high-quality diagnostic images while delivering compassionate, patient-centered care. If you are driven, detail-oriented, and eager to work in a collaborative and respectful environment, we invite you to apply today and bring your expertise to UPMC Northwest!

Responsibilities:

+ Identify all patients properly by using two patient identifiers and utilize universal protocol when performing procedures.

+ Review patient history and assess physician orders, applying specific departmental protocols for optimal results in the acquisition of data.

+ Document patient history in electronic record as required.

+ Administer PO and rectal contrast per physician orders and department policy.

+ Ensure 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.

+ Perform diagnostic radiography procedures utilizing established protocols and procedures without requiring constant supervision.

+ Utilize complex imaging equipment for the acquisition, analysis, manipulation and documentation of image data and complete procedures according to protocol.

+ Demonstrate 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.

+ Perform a variety of technical procedures that require independent judgement to adjust protocols and show initiative to apply prescribed ionizing radiation appropriately for diagnostic radiography purposes.

+ Demonstrate 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.

Required:

+ 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 hire.

+ Technologist cannot work in an outpatient setting until ARRT has been obtained.

+ Act 31 Mandated Reporter Training within 90 days of hire or transfer

+ ARRT Certificate

+ 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

+ OAPSA

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran