This position is eligible for a generous sign-on bonus and student loan incentive! 

Sign-On Bonus and Incentive Details:

• Generous Sign-On Bonusof up to $15,000 for qualified applicants.A two-year work commitment is required.

  $10,000 0-1 year of experience 

  $15,000 for 1 year(s) of experience

• UPMC’s brand newMonthly Loan Repaymentprogram, exclusively for December 2023 and later graduates, offers $9,000 in loan repayment paid over three years

UPMC Cole is seeking a full-time Diagnostic Technologist/Advanced Diagnostic Technologist. The technologist will work within the hospital and float to our Port Allegany office! This role will work eight-hour shifts (from 7a to 3:30p, 8a to 4:30p, and 3p to 11p). Additionally, there is a weekend and holiday rotation.

Whether you're an experienced imaging professional or a new graduate eager to gain experience, this could be your opportunity!

Applicants will be placed in the appropriate job title and salary based on his/her individual experience, education, and certifications.

Why Choose Imaging at UPMC?

UPMC is committed to investing in you – financially, personally, and professionally. From tackling student loans to advancing your career, UPMC is the partner you need to succeed and thrive in your career, offering you:

• A designated career ladder, allowing you to achieve your highest potential while rewarding you for your experience and education!
• Up to $6,000/year in tuition reimbursement along with student loan assistance programs to help you reach your academic goals
• Up to 5 ½ weeks of paid time off and 7 paid holidays
• Sign-on bonuses for eligible candidates to help you kickstart your UPMC career with confidence

The Diagnostic Technologist performs imaging procedures at a technical level not requiring constant supervision. Competently performs various technical procedures that require independent judgment, ingenuity, and initiative to apply prescribed ionizing radiation for diagnostic purposes.

Responsibilities:

• Identifies all patients properly using two patient identifiers and utilizes universal protocol when performing procedures. Review patient history and assess physician orders, applying specific departmental protocols for optimal results in acquiring data. Document 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 patients and co-workers, while displaying a high level of caring, listening, dignity, and respect. Able to work as a team member within the department and all other departments to expedite patient care efficiently.
• Performs various technical procedures that require independent judgment to adjust protocols and shows initiative to apply prescribed ionizing radiation appropriately for diagnostic radiography purposes.
• Demonstrates the ability to communicate instructions to patients clearly and concisely and explain procedures to help lessen the patient's fears and solicit their cooperation.