Radiology Technologist

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.

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.
• Technologist cannot work in an outpatient setting until ARRT has been obtained.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

• 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

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran