X-Ray Technologist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

UPMC is seeking an X-Ray Technologist to provide flexible mid-shift imaging services and support a collaborative, learning-focused team. The role emphasizes adaptability, patient safety, and high-quality diagnostic imaging across shifts.

Responsibilities include adherence to protocols, accurate documentation, and participation in ongoing professional growth within a structured imaging career ladder.

Qualifications

• Requires ARRT certification and licensure readiness with BLS/CPR.
• Excellent patient communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to follow departmental protocols and document data accurately.

Responsibilities

• Identify patients using two identifiers and apply universal protocol for imaging procedures.
• Administer contrast per physician orders and department policy.
• Ensure exams are coded, archived, and billed correctly in RIS and ISITE.
• Perform diagnostic radiography procedures using established protocols with minimal supervision.
• Operate imaging equipment to capture diagnostic data following protocols.

Education

ARRT Certification

Tools

RIS system

ISITE image network

ARRT registry

Job description

Looking for flexibility in your schedule while making a difference in patient care? Join UPMC as an X-Ray Technologist and become part of a team that values adaptability, growth, and exceptional imaging services.

This position offers flexible mid-shift scheduling with 8- or 10-hour shifts, providing opportunities to fit your career around your life. You'll work alongside a supportive team that embraces continuous learning and collaboration while delivering high-quality diagnostic imaging to our patients.

We're seeking candidates who are adaptable, eager to learn, and thrive in a dynamic healthcare environment. Successful team members are flexible, dependable, and ready to take on new challenges as they arise. This role includes weekend and holiday responsibilities and offers opportunities for advancement through multiple levels of the career ladder.

If you're looking for a rewarding imaging career with flexible hours, professional growth opportunities, and a team committed to excellence.

Sign On Bonus Alert: up to $10,000 for a 2 year commitment to UPMC!

The Diagnostic Technologist is an important step of our Imaging Career Ladder. Candidates will be placed in the appropriate job title and range based on experience.

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 hire Technologist 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) 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