Diagnostic Technologist

UPMC; New Castle (PA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Loan repayment program

Job summary

UPMC Jameson in New Castle, PA is hiring a Diagnostic Technologist to join the Imaging Team. This Flex, Full-time role entails variable shifts with rotating weekends and holidays; no on-call or travel required.

A strong emphasis on patient service and accurate data handling supports a high-quality imaging workflow. ARRT Registry eligibility is required with registry within 12 months if hired before graduation; CPR/BLS certification is required.

Qualifications

• Candidates with excellent customer service skills are encouraged to apply.
• ARRT Registry eligible as a Radiologic Technologist; obtain radiography registry within 12 months for hire.
• CPR or BLS required; must meet applicable state and national requirements.
• Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting, Act 33/34, and Act 73 clearances with renewal.

Responsibilities

• Identify patients using two identifiers and follow universal protocol for procedures.
• Administer PO and rectal contrast per orders.
• Code and track exams in RIS; ensure imaging is archived in ISITE and charges are entered.
• Perform diagnostic radiography procedures per established protocols with minimal supervision.
• Interact with patients and co-workers with professionalism, empathy, and respect.
• Adjust protocols with independent judgment to optimize imaging results.
• Explain procedures clearly to patients to reduce anxiety and gain cooperation.

Skills

Customer service

Education

ARRT eligibility

BLS/CPR certification

Act 31/33/34/73 clearances

Job description

UPMC Jameson, located in New Castle, PA, is hiring a Diagnostic Technologist to join the Imaging Team! This Flex, Full-time role will work variable shifts, with rotating weekends and holidays, with no on call or travel required.

Candidates with excellent customer service skills are encouraged to apply!

We are currently offering a $10,000 SIGN-ON BONUS for a 2-year work commitment for our Diagnostic Technologist positions! Don't miss out -

UPMC's brand new Monthly Loan Repayment program, exclusively for December 2023 and later graduates, offering $9000 in loan repayment paid over three years for eligible regular Full-Time roles. (Eligible Flex Full-Time roles to receive prorated amount of $6300.)

Final candidates will be selected for a job title within the career ladder that reflects level of education, experience and manager discretion at time of offer.

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.

• 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

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran