Diagnostic Technologist (X-Ray Tech)

UPMC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $10,000

Job summary

UPMC St. Margaret's Imaging Services is seeking a Diagnostic Technologist to deliver high-quality patient care using advanced imaging technology and to grow in a collaborative, supportive environment.

The role offers professional development through UPMC's Imaging career ladder, with a sign-on bonus of up to $10,000.

Qualifications

• Hands-on imaging experience.
• Commitment to patient care.
• Able to work in a collaborative team.
• Willing to learn and grow professionally.

Responsibilities

• Identifies all patients properly using two identifiers and follows universal protocol.
• Administers PO and rectal contrast per orders.
• Ensures exams are coded and archived correctly in RIS and ISITE; accurate charges.
• Performs diagnostic radiography procedures using established protocols without constant supervision.
• Uses imaging equipment for data acquisition, analysis, and documentation per protocol.
• Communicates clearly with patients and coworkers, showing care, dignity, and respect.
• Adjusts protocols as needed and applies prescribed ionizing radiation appropriately.
• Explains procedures to patients to ease fears and gain cooperation.

Skills

Imaging experience

Teamwork

Patient care

Willingness to learn

Tools

RIS system

ISITE

PACS

Job description

Join UPMC St. Margaret's Imaging Services team as a Diagnostic Technologist and play a vital role in delivering high-quality patient care while working with advanced imaging technology. We're seeking motivated professionals who are passionate about patient care and eager to grow their careers in a collaborative, supportive environment.

Our department is committed to investing in both our people and our technology. Most recently, we've expanded our capabilities with the addition of two new C-arms, allowing our team to work even more closely with surgeons in the operating room and support a wide range of patient care needs.

Successful team members are often those who bring hands-on imaging experience, a willingness to learn, and a strong commitment to teamwork. Whether you're an experienced technologist or early in your career, you'll have opportunities for continued professional development and career advancement through UPMC's Imaging career ladder.

The Diagnostic Tech is a valued step in UPMC Imaging Career Ladder. The final candidate will be placed in the appropriate title and pay rate depending on education and experience.

Eligible candidates will receive a sign-on bonus of up to $10,000!

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.