Diagnostic Technologist

UPMC Somerset is seeking a Diagnostic Technologist to join their team of life-changers!

This position will work Fridays and Saturdays 7pm-7am and 2 daylight shifts Tuesdays-Thursdays.

As a Diagnostic Technologist, you'll perform 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.

UPMC is excited to offer a generous sign-on bonus of $10,000 with a 2-year commitment.

**Responsibilities:** + 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.

**Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:** + ARRT Registry eligible as a Radiologic Technologist.

Must obtain radiography registry within 6 months of hire date.

+ ARRT Certificate + ARRT Radiography + Basic Life Support (BLS) + 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 **UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran**