Diagnostic Imaging Technologist: Growth & Certifications

UPMC; Erie (Erie County); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan repayment

Shift differential

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

UPMC Hamot in Erie, PA, seeks skilled full-time Diagnostic Technologists to join our radiology team. You will perform imaging procedures alongside radiologists and imaging staff, applying protocols to produce high-quality images for accurate diagnoses while delivering compassionate patient care.

This role offers a structured career ladder, multi-modality certification opportunities, and generous benefits such as tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment programs, shift differentials, and

Qualifications

• Performs radiographic imaging procedures following established protocols.
• Maintains patient safety and quality imaging standards.
• Works collaboratively with radiologists and imaging staff.

Responsibilities

• Identifies patients with two identifiers and applies departmental protocols.
• Performs diagnostic radiography procedures with appropriate ionizing radiation.
• Ensures exams are properly coded, archived, and billed.
• Communicates clearly with patients to explain procedures and ease anxiety.

Skills

Radiologic imaging

Patient care

Team collaboration

Job description

Join our team as we look for skilled full-time Diagnostic Technologists! We’re seeking candidates who prioritize patient care, work well with others, and can handle a fast-paced environment. In this role, you’ll work alongside radiologists and imaging staff to produce high-quality imaging that supports accurate diagnosis and treatment.

This full-time position is designed with both your career growth and work-life balance in mind:

• Structured 6-step, 3-tier career ladder with both leadership and clinical/technical tracks
• 3–5% pay increases with each additional multi-modality certification
• Student Loan Repayment Program for 2026 graduates, offering up to $9,000 over three years after six months of full-time employment (flex full-time eligible for prorated $6,300) with NO work commitment required.
• Additional loan repayment opportunities through Hamot Health Foundation

Additional benefits include:

• Discounts on select education programs and up to $6,000 per year in tuition reimbursement
• Reimbursement for ARRT and ARMRIT certification exams for additional modalities
• Up to 17 days of paid time off annually plus 7 paid holidays
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits for you and your family
• $2/hour shift differential for eligible evening and weekend hours
• Potential sign-on bonus with a work commitment

Performs 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:

• 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.