Diagnostic Technologist - Casual

Company: UPMC - Pittsburgh Medical Center
Location: Williamsport
Posted on: June 25, 2025

Job Description:

Job Description Join UPMC as a Casual Diagnostic Technologist! /n Are you ready to make a difference in patient care? UPMC is seeking a dedicated and skilled Diagnostic Technologist to join our team on a casual basis. This role offers the flexibility of rotating shifts, including weekends and holidays, allowing you to balance work with your personal life. /n Why UPMC? /n /n - Innovative Environment: Work with cutting-edge imaging equipment and technology. /n - Supportive Team: Collaborate with a team that values caring, dignity, and respect. /n - Growth Opportunities: Second-year imaging students are encouraged to apply and grow their careers with us. /n /n Key Responsibilities: /n /n - Patient Identification: Ensure all patients are properly identified using two patient identifiers and follow universal protocols during procedures. /n - Procedure Excellence: Perform imaging procedures independently, applying prescribed ionizing radiation with ingenuity and initiative. /n - Patient Interaction: Communicate instructions clearly to patients, explaining procedures to alleviate fears and gain cooperation. /n - Documentation: Review patient history, assess physician orders, and document patient history in electronic records. /n - Contrast Administration: Administer PO and rectal contrast per physician orders and department policy. /n - Exam Management: Code and track exams through the RIS system, network exams to ISITE for archiving and interpretation, and enter charges for performed exams. /n - Team Collaboration: Work efficiently as a team member within the department and across other departments to expedite patient care. /n /n Qualifications: /n /n - Strong ability to interact with patients and co-workers. /n - Independent judgment and initiative in performing technical procedures. /n - Clear and concise communication skills. /n /n Join us at UPMC and be part of a team that is committed to excellence in patient care. Apply today and take the next step in your career! Graduate of an ARRT-approved school of Radiologic Technology or verification from ARRT- 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. The technologist cannot work in an outpatient setting until ARRT has been obtained. Second-year imaging students are encouraged to apply /n Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances: ARRT Registry eligible as a Radiologic Technologist. /n 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. /n CPR or BLS Required. /n CPR is required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire. The technologist cannot work in an outpatient setting until ARRT has been obtained. /n /n - ARRT Certificate /n - Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) /n - Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal /n - Act 33 with renewal /n - Act 34 with renewal /n - Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal /n /n UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

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