What are the responsibilities and job description for the Diagnostic (X-Ray) Technologist position at UPMC?
UPMC St. Margaret is looking to hire Full-Time Diagnostic (X-Ray) Technologists to join our Imaging team. We are seeking highly engaged and motivated candidates who are passionate about delivering high-quality diagnostic services and exceptional patient care. This position works rotating shifts across days, evenings, and nights, including variable start and end times, weekends, holidays, and on-call rotation. UPMC offers competitive benefits and strong opportunities for professional growth through the Diagnostic Technologist Career Ladder and additional advancement options within the Imaging family. Join the UPMC St. Margaret team and help make a meaningful impact on the patient experience.
As a Diagnostic Technologist at UPMC St. Margaret, you will find:
- On-site parking
- A $10,000 sign-on bonus with a 2-year work commitment for eligible candidates
- UPMC’s Monthly Loan Repayment (MLR) program, exclusively for December 2023 and later graduates, offering $9,000 in loan repayment paid over three years (eligible flex full-time roles may receive a prorated amount of $6,300)
- An incomparable benefits package, including tuition reimbursement
- The opportunity to work alongside top clinicians using leading-edge equipment and technology
The Diagnostic Technologist role is an important first step in our Diagnostic Tech Career Ladder. Final candidates will be placed into the appropriate job title and salary structure based on experience, skills, and education.
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.