What are the responsibilities and job description for the Radiology Technologist position at UPMC?
UPMC Somerset is seeking a Radiology, or Diagnostic, Technologist to join a dedicated team of life‑changers committed to delivering exceptional patient care!
As a Diagnostic Technologist, you will perform a wide range of imaging procedures independently, applying prescribed ionizing radiation for diagnostic purposes. This role requires sound judgment, technical expertise, and initiative while supporting accurate diagnoses in a fast-paced clinical environment.
This full-time opportunity offers a dynamic schedule working Monday through Friday with rotating weekends across Daylight, Evening, and Night shifts.
As a Diagnostic Technologist, you will perform a wide range of imaging procedures independently, applying prescribed ionizing radiation for diagnostic purposes. This role requires sound judgment, technical expertise, and initiative while supporting accurate diagnoses in a fast-paced clinical environment.
This full-time opportunity offers a dynamic schedule working Monday through Friday with rotating weekends across Daylight, Evening, and Night shifts.
- UPMC is excited to offer a generous Sign-on Bonus of $10,000 with a 2-year commitment.
- Identify patients using two identifiers and follow universal protocol for procedures.
- Review patient history and physician orders, applying departmental protocols.
- Document patient history in electronic records as needed.
- Administer PO and rectal contrast per physician orders and department policy.
- Ensure exams are coded, tracked, networked to ISITE, and charges entered.
- Perform diagnostic radiography procedures independently using established protocols.
- Use complex imaging equipment for data acquisition, analysis, and documentation.
- Interact with patients and co-workers with care, respect, and teamwork.
- Perform technical procedures with independent judgment and appropriate radiation use.
- Communicate instructions clearly to patients, explaining procedures to ease their fears.
- Graduate of an ARRT approved school of Radiologic Technology or verification from 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.
- Technologist cannot work in an outpatient setting until ARRT has been obtained.
- ARRT Certificate
- Must obtain radiography registry within 6 months of hire date as of January 1, 2025.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire
- Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal
- Act 33 with renewal
- Act 34 with renewal
- Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal