Diagnostic Technologist- Part-Time

UPMC; Seneca (PA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 54,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $5,000

Job summary

UPMC Northwest in Seneca, PA seeks a part-time Diagnostic Technologist to perform radiographic procedures and ensure quality data capture. The role emphasizes patient interaction, adherence to protocols, and accurate coding in RIS with proper archiving and interpretation.

Responsibilities include image acquisition, contrast administration, and clear patient communication, while following ARRT-related licensure timelines and BLS requirements as part of a dedicated radiology team.

Qualifications

• ARRT Registry eligible as a Radiologic Technologist.
• Must obtain radiography registry within specified timeframe.
• CPR/BLS required or as per AHA standards.

Responsibilities

• Identify patients with two identifiers and follow universal protocols.
• Perform PO and rectal contrast administration per orders.
• Code and track exams in RIS; ensure archiving and interpretation.
• Conduct diagnostic radiography procedures per protocols with supervision.
• Use imaging equipment to acquire, analyze and document image data.
• Communicate clearly with patients and work as part of the department team.
• Adjust protocols as needed and apply radiation appropriately for diagnostics.
• Explain procedures to patients to alleviate fears and gain cooperation.

Skills

ARRT eligibility

CPR/BLS

Act 31

Act 33

Act 34

Act 73 FBI Clearance

OAPSA

Education

ARRT approved Radiologic Technology program

Job description

Diagnostic Technologist

UPMC Northwest

Seneca, PA

Status: Part-Time

Schedule: Variable shifts, weekends, and holidays as required

Sign-On Bonus

This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $5,000 with a two-year work commitment for eligible candidates.

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)
• 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

*Current licensure either in the state where the facility is located or, if the facility is in a state covered by the multistate Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC) agreement, a multistate license issued by a participating NLC state. Hires and current employees working on an out-of-state NLC license who later change their residency to the state where the facility is also located will have 60 days upon changing their residency to apply for licensure within that state.

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran