Radiology Education Mentor — Diagnostic Tech II

UPMC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC Presbyterian is seeking a full-time Diagnostic Tech Clinical Specialist II to mentor students and lead imaging education in a high-acuity radiology department.

You'll supervise clinical rotations, develop training programs, and collaborate with radiologists and researchers to advance imaging techniques while supporting quality improvement and student success.

Qualifications

• Experienced radiology professional with ability to mentor students.
• Ability to develop and implement training and imaging protocols.
• Comfortable in a high-acuity academic medical center environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform all responsibilities of a Diagnostic Tech I and Advanced Diagnostic Tech II.
• Lead and support clinical education, orientation, and training initiatives.
• Develop and implement new training programs and imaging protocols.
• Serve as a technical resource and mentor for technologists and students.
• Collaborate with radiologists and researchers to advance imaging techniques and best practices.
• Support research studies, quality assurance initiatives, and protocol optimization efforts.
• Participate in continuing education, staff development, and performance review processes.
• Drive quality improvement projects across the department and imaging system.

Skills

Mentoring

Clinical education

Training programs

Job description

Shape the future of radiology at UPMC Presbyterian!

UPMC Presbyterian is seeking a full-time Diagnostic Tech Clinical Specialist II to join our Radiology team. This unique opportunity is ideal for an experienced technologist who is passionate not only about delivering exceptional patient care, but also about mentoring and developing the next generation of imaging professionals.

In this role, you'll enjoy a flexible schedule featuring daylight hours, every other weekend, select holidays, with a combination of two 8-hour shifts and two 12-hour shifts each week.

What makes this position especially rewarding is its strong focus on student education and clinical development. You'll play a key role in supporting radiology students during their clinical rotations at UPMC Presbyterian, serving as a mentor, educator, and technical expert as they build their skills and confidence in a high-acuity academic medical center environment.

What You'll Do

• Perform all responsibilities of a Diagnostic Tech I and Advanced Diagnostic Tech II.
• Lead and support clinical education, orientation, and training initiatives.
• Develop and implement new training programs and imaging protocols.
• Serve as a technical resource and mentor for technologists and students.
• Collaborate with radiologists and researchers to advance imaging techniques and best practices.
• Support research studies, quality assurance initiatives, and protocol optimization efforts.
• Participate in continuing education, staff development, and performance review processes.
• Drive quality improvement projects across the department and imaging system.

If you're an experienced radiology professional who enjoys teaching, mentoring, and making a lasting impact on the future of imaging, we'd love to hear from you!

Join UPMC Presbyterian and help shape the next generation of radiology professionals while advancing excellence in patient care.