Diagnostic Technologist Adv

NEW Incentives available (for external and eligible candidates)

• Generous Sign-On Bonus: $10,000 and 2-year commitment (Part-Time will receive 1/2)

**Candidate will be placed in the appropriate job title based on background and experience.

Shift:

rotating weekends and holidays

As a Radiologic Technologist (Diagnostic, X-Ray Tech), you will perform imaging procedures independently, demonstrating proficiency in various technical tasks related to diagnostic radiography. Your responsibilities include:

Purpose:

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

Responsibilities:

• Performs or assists Clinical Specialist in performing QA, regulatory testing, and other technical and research initiatives.
• Performs all job responsibilities of Diagnostic Tech I.
• Demonstrates competency of specialty equipment (O.R., Fluoro Procedures, etc.) and analyzes data promptly. Performs electrocardiograms and lab draw functions if applicable.
• Monitors quality control activities and demonstrates advanced level of knowledge in Diagnostic Imaging by providing patient care as defined by the most up to day protocols and procedures.
• Demonstrates the ability to function independently, and is able to cover off shifts, on-call responsibilities, and perform services at satellite facilities, where applicable, while continually communicating with lead and management team.
• Participates in standardization activities with system-level workgroups.
• Works directly with Radiologists regarding protocol development.
• Assist with the training of staff and student technologists.
• Graduate of an ARRT approved school of Radiologic Technology.
• 2 years Diagnostic experience required.
• Must have obtained a performance review rating of strong/solid/good on most recent performance review to be eligible for promotion.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

ARRT certified in Radiography. CPR or BLS Required. CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire.

Radiography License only required in MD:

ARRT required within 12 months of hire date. Act 33/34/73 clearances required within 30 days of hire date.

• ARRT Certificate
• Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• 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