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Job Description
Diagnostic Technologist Casual
Location: UPMC Muncy
Schedule: Casual| One weekend per month one holiday per year | On-call during scheduled weekend | Additional rotating shifts to support schedule vacancies
Make a Difference in Patient Care Join Our Team at UPMC Muncy!
Are you looking for a flexible role with opportunities to grow your skills? UPMC Muncy is seeking a Casual Diagnostic Technologist to join our dedicated imaging team. This position offers the perfect balance for those who want to maintain their expertise while enjoying schedule flexibility.
Why You ll Love This Role
- Flexible Schedule: Work one weekend per month and one holiday per year.
- Career Growth: Opportunity for cross-training in CT Scan to expand your skill set.
- Supportive Team: Collaborate with caring professionals who prioritize patient safety and comfort.
What You ll Do
- Perform diagnostic radiography procedures independently using established protocols.
- Apply critical thinking and judgment to ensure accurate imaging and patient safety.
- Interact with patients and team members with compassion, dignity, and respect.
- Administer oral and rectal contrast per physician orders and departmental policy.
- Ensure proper coding, documentation, and image archiving for all exams.
- Communicate clearly with patients to explain procedures and ease concerns.
What We re Looking For
- Strong technical skills with the ability to work independently.
- Excellent communication and patient care abilities.
- Commitment to quality, safety, and teamwork.
Ready to take the next step in your imaging career?
Apply today and join a team that values your expertise and supports your professional growth!
Qualifications
- Graduate of an ARRT-approved school of Radiologic Technology or verification of program completion and scheduled graduation date.
- Technologists hired prior to graduation will work under indirect supervision by an ARRT-certified diagnostic technologist until degree verification is complete.
- Cannot work in an outpatient setting until ARRT certification is obtained.
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances
- ARRT Registry Eligible as a Radiologic Technologist.
- Must obtain radiography registry within 6 months of hire (effective January 1, 2025).
- Diagnostic Technologists hired prior to January 1, 2025, must obtain registry within 12 months of hire/transfer date.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) required within 30 days of hire, based on AHA standards (includes didactic and skills demonstration).
- If working in a New York facility, must hold certification from ARRT or NMTCB and be licensed through the New York State Department of Health.
- Required Clearances:
- 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
