Diagnostic Technologist

UPMC; Jamestown (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Loan repayment assistance

Job summary

UPMC Chautauqua seeks a Diagnostic Technologist to join the Imaging team in a full-time role. The position offers a flexible schedule with rotating weekends and holidays and a supportive, collaborative environment focused on high-quality patient care.

ARRT certification is not required at hire; graduates are welcome. The role involves performing radiography procedures with independent judgment and proper use of imaging equipment, while ensuring accurate documentation and patient communication.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an ARRT approved school of Radiologic Technology.
• ARRT registry eligible; must obtain radiography registry within 12 months of hire/transfer date.
• CPR or BLS required; NY licensure may be needed for NY facilities.

Responsibilities

• Identifies patients using two identifiers and applies universal protocol.
• Administers PO and rectal contrast per physician orders.
• Ensures exams are coded and archived in RIS and linked to ISITE for interpretation.
• Performs diagnostic radiography procedures per established protocols with minimal supervision.
• Operates complex imaging equipment to acquire and document image data.
• Communicates clearly with patients to explain procedures and ease anxiety.
• Adjusts imaging protocols as needed to optimize diagnostic results.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Independent judgment

Patient communication

Team collaboration

Education

ARRT radiologic technologist program graduate

Tools

RIS system

Job description

UPMC Chautauqua is looking for a Diagnostic Technologist to join our Imaging team in a full-time role. If you're looking for a supportive environment with the opportunity to build your skills and grow your career, we'd love to connect.

This position offers a flexible schedule with varied shifts, including rotating weekends and holidays. You'll be part of a collaborative team that plays a key role in delivering high-quality patient care.

We welcome both experienced technologists and new graduates to apply. ARRT certification is not required at the time of hire, making this a great opportunity for those just starting out or finishing their training.

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.

This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus of $10,000 with a 2-year work commitment.

For 2026 Imaging new grads: Monthly loan repayment assistance up to $9,000!

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.

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.

Licensed as a Radiologic Technologist in the state of NY. New York Mandated Reporter Due within 90 days of hire or transfer. New York SCR Application - Due within first week of Hire

• ARRT Certificate
• Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• Radiologic Technologist
• NY Mandated Reporter Training
• NYS Staff Exclusion List (NYSEL)
• NYS Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse (NYSCR)

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran