Diagnostic Technologist - Evenings

Are you passionate about patient care and looking for a role that offers stability, teamwork, and purpose? UPMC Kane is seeking a Diagnostic Technician to join our dedicated healthcare team full-time. This position works primarily evening shift, with rotated weekends and holidays, making it a great fit for professionals who value work-life balance while contributing to exceptional patient outcomes.

Why You’ll Love Working at UPMC Kane

• Meaningful Impact: Play a vital role in delivering high-quality diagnostic services that support accurate, timely patient care.

• Supportive Team Environment: Collaborate with skilled clinicians and staff who value respect, communication, and teamwork.

• Consistent Schedule: Enjoy a primarily evening-shift role with predictable rotations for weekends and holidays.

• Professional Growth: Be part of a nationally recognized health system with opportunities for learning, advancement, and career development.

• Community-Focused Care: Work in a close-knit setting where your contributions are noticed and appreciated.

   

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