Radiographer I - ALT

UPMC; Altoona (PA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

UPMC Altoona is seeking a casual Radiographer tech to join our imaging team with flexible hours. The role requires ARRT certification or eligibility and CPR/BLS, with hospital-based radiography experience preferred.

You will assist with procedures, operate x-ray equipment, and ensure patient safety and accurate documentation across all life stages. The position emphasizes teamwork in a fast-paced environment, daily equipment setup, sterile technique, and adherence to department policies while

Qualifications

• ARRT Registry eligible as a Radiologic Technologist.
• CPR or BLS certification required.
• Act 31/33/34/73 clearances renewal required.
• Graduate of a radiology technology program.

Responsibilities

• Rotate within the department or other areas and by shift as required.
• Secure and return supplies; restock rooms and film magazines.
• Maintain orderliness and cleanliness of rooms and work area.
• Document required information on requisitions and records.
• Assist with procedures in surgery and operate radiography equipment.
• Set up and operate mobile x-ray equipment and portable imaging.
• Instruct ancillary personnel and answer questions related to exams.
• Adapt to clinical care across life stages and maintain CPR training.
• Perform quality assurance activities as assigned.
• Practice sterile techniques and prevent cross-contamination.
• Provide first aid as necessary and locate needed supplies.
• Perform exams per Department Procedure Manual.
• Assist physicians with contrast administration and radiologist communication.
• Ensure patient protection and pregnancy screening where applicable.
• Select proper factors and operate equipment; exactness in imaging.
• Use protective devices and assist in patient transfer and positioning.
• Review images in PACS and manage tracking for proper charging.
• Meet basic educational prerequisites: high school and radiology program.

Skills

ARRT Certified

CPR/BLS

Manual dexterity

Patient positioning

PACS knowledge

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Graduate of radiology technology program

Tools

PACS

RIS

Job description

UPMC Altoona is looking for a casual Radiographer tech! This position allows flexible hours!

Responsibilities:

• Rotates within the Department or other areas and by shift as required. Reports to assigned area as required.

• Secures and returns needed supplies. Restocks all rooms and film magazines.

• Maintains orderliness and cleanliness. Keeps rooms and work area orderly and clean. Ensures equipment is cleaned between each patient and supplies are stored in proper area.

• Maintains adequate records as directed on requisitions, etc. Properly documents all required information.

• Assists with procedures in surgery and sets up and operates equipment, takes radiographs as directed by the surgeon.

• Sets up and operates mobile x-ray equipment. Has the ability to manipulate portable equipment to obtain routine images.

• May be responsible for specific area of instruction for ancillary personnel. Answers questions and informs proper staff how to proceed pertaining to exam.

• Demonstrates knowledge and ability to adapt to clinical treatment and instructional aspect of care to all stages of the life cycle and to various states of health and disease. Documentation of attending hospital in-service program and is certified in CPR.

• Performs quality assurance activities, as assigned. No documentation of deficiencies.

• Practices sterile techniques and prevents cross contamination. Has knowledge of sterile technique and no evidence of cross contamination deficiencies.

• Assists in performing first aid as necessary. Has knowledge of first aid and where to find needed supplies if necessary.

• Performs all exams in accordance with the Department Procedure Manual.

• Assists physicians in administering opaque media. Informs radiologist of patient's history; assists in administering contrast.

• Provides protection in accordance with prescribed safety standards. When appropriate, all patients are shielded. All females of child-bearing age are questioned about pregnancy.

• Selects proper technical factors on an individual patient basis. Selects and operates equipment as directed. Appropriate equipment and technical factors are used.

• Provides protective devices as required. Uses protective devices properly, i.e. sponges, Pigg-o-stat, table straps, litter side rails, etc.

• Transfers and positions patients. Safely assists or moves patients without injury. Positions patients correctly. Limited repeats. No negative comments by radiologists and passes annual positioning competency.

• Use of PACS Has knowledge of PACS, to review and acquire current and previous images. To access accession numbers. Use of Radiology information system Has Knowledge of interactive documents, scanning documents, able to charge, revise procedure, and a procedure.

• Utilizes tracking equipment to ensure accurate record keeping and proper charging of patient exams. Tracks all patients without evidence of a recurrent pattern of deficiencies.

• High school graduate or equivalent.

• Must be a graduate of a radiology technology program.

• Must be an American Registered Radiological Technologist (A.R.R.T.)

• Must possess manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination; must be able to adapt to all types of conditions of patients. 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 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