Diagnostic (X-Ray) Technologist, Casual

UPMC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 75,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider in Pittsburgh as a Diagnostic (X-Ray) Technologist. This casual role involves executing imaging procedures while ensuring high-quality patient care, contributing to both the Diagnostic Tech Career Ladder and an interdisciplinary team environment. UPMC St. Margaret provides a comprehensive benefits package along with opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Benefits

On-Site parking

Casual work requirement guidelines

Qualifications

• Graduate of an ARRT approved school of Radiologic Technology.
• ARRT Registry eligible as a Radiologic Technologist.
• CPR required based on AHA standards.

Responsibilities

• Performs imaging procedures independently with appropriate supervision.
• Ensures all exams are tracked and coded properly.
• Communicates effectively with patients to ease their concerns.

Skills

Patient Interaction

Technical Procedures

Attention to Detail

Education

ARRT approved school of Radiologic Technology

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UPMC St. Margaret is looking to hire Casual Diagnostic (X-Ray) Technologists to work rotating daylight, evening, and overnight shifts. We are looking for highly engaged and motivated candidates to provide high-quality services to our patients. UPMC offers competitive benefits and great opportunities for growth by utilizing the Diagnostic Technologist Career Ladder, or any within the Imaging Family. Join the UPMC St. Margaret team and help us make a positive impact on the patient experience!

As a Diagnostic Technologist at UPMC St. Margaret, you will find:

• On-Site parking
• Casual work requirement guidelines
• Top clinicians, leading researchers, and the most modern equipment and technology in health care today
  
  

*The Diagnostic Technologist is an important first step in our Diagnostic Tech Career Ladder. Final candidates will be placed into the appropriate job title and salary structure based on skill, experience, and education.*

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.

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 the program and scheduled graduation date.
• Technologists hired before graduation will have indirect supervision by an ARRT certified diagnostic technologist until the degree is verified.
  
  

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

ARRT Registry eligible as a Radiologic Technologist. Must obtain radiography registry within 6 months of hire date. CPR or BLS RequiredCPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire

• 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

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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