Diagnostic Technologist- (Full-Time)
Company: UPMC - Pittsburgh Medical Center
Location: Washington
Posted on: April 7, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Description: Are you passionate about advancing
healthcare through diagnostic technology? As a Diagnostic
Technologist, you'll play a crucial role in patient care, utilizing
state-of-the-art equipment to provide accurate and timely
diagnoses. Join our team where your expertise can make a real
difference in improving patient outcomes and shaping the future of
medical diagnostics. This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus
(up to $10,000) UPMC’s brand new Monthly Loan Repayment program,
exclusively for December 2023 and later graduates, offering $9,000
in loan repayment paid over three years (Full-Time employees are
eligible). Responsibilities: - Identifies all patients properly by
using two patient identifiers and utilizes universal protocol when
performing procedures. - Reviews and documents patient history and
assesses physician orders, applying specific departmental protocols
for optimal results in the acquisition of data - 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. - 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. Shifts: Rotating, 8 hours
shifts Sunday-Saturday; 7a-3p, 7:30a-3:30p, 8a-4p, 9a-5p, 1p-9p,
3p-11p, 4p-7a, 11p-7a. May be subject to other days/shifts
depending on hospital needs. - 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 and Certifications:
- ARRT Registry eligible as a Radiologic Technologist. - Must
obtain radiography registry within 6 months of hire date as of
January 1, 2025. - Diagnostic Technologists hired prior to January
1, 2025, will need to obtain their registry within 12 months of
hire/transfer date. - Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary
Resuscitation (CPR) required based on AHA standards that include
both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days
of hire - Technologist cannot work in an outpatient setting until
ARRT has been obtained. - If practicing under a temporary permit:
must be under direct supervision of licensed radiologic
technologist, must obtain ARRT certification within 180 days of
permit issue date. - Temporary permits expire 180 days from date of
issuance, or upon notice that license application denied, or ten
days after notification of failure of licensing exam, whichever
occurs first. Clearances: - Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting - Act 33 -
Act 34 - Act 73 FBI Clearance UPMC is an Equal Opportunity
Employer/Disability/Veteran
Keywords: UPMC - Pittsburgh Medical Center, Altoona , Diagnostic Technologist- (Full-Time), Healthcare , Washington, Pennsylvania
