Diagnostic Technologist

UPMC; New Castle (DE); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Loan repayment program

Job summary

UPMC Jameson in New Castle, PA, seeks a Diagnostic Technologist to join the Imaging Team. This Flex, Full-time role features rotating weekends/holidays, with no on-call or travel required.

We offer a $10,000 sign-on bonus for a 2-year commitment and a loan repayment program of up to $9,000 over three years for eligible regular full-time roles.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an ARRT approved school of Radiologic Technology or verification from ARRT approved school of completion of program and scheduled graduation date.
• ARRT Registry eligible; must obtain radiography registry within specified timeframes.
• CPR or BLS required; CPR per AHA standards with didactic and skills demonstration within 30 days of hire.
• Temporary permits require direct supervision and ARRT certification within 180 days of permit issue date.

Responsibilities

• Identify patients with two identifiers and follow universal protocol.
• Administer PO and rectal contrast per orders.
• Code and track exams in RIS; network to ISITE for archiving and interpretation; ensure charges are entered.
• Perform diagnostic radiography procedures using established protocols without constant supervision.
• Operate imaging equipment for data acquisition and documentation per protocol.
• Collaborate with patients and colleagues to ensure compassionate care.
• Adjust protocols with independent judgment for diagnostic radiography purposes.
• Explain procedures clearly to patients to ease anxiety and gain cooperation.

Skills

ARRT Registry eligible

CPR / BLS certified

Education

ARRT-approved Radiologic Technology program

Tools

RIS System

ISITE

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.

We are currently offering a $10,000 SIGN-ON BONUS for a 2-year work commitment for our Diagnostic Technologist positions!

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