Join Our Team as a Casual Diagnostic Technologist at UPMC Chautauqua in Jamestown, NY!

Are you a skilled Diagnostic Technologist looking for a flexible, rewarding role? UPMC Chautauqua is excited to offer multiple opportunities for Casual Diagnostic Technologists to join our dynamic team in Jamestown, NY! This position offers a varied schedule, including weekdays and weekends, so you can enjoy a healthy work-life balance while advancing your career.

Why UPMC Chautauqua?

• Flexible Scheduling: We understand that life can be busy, so we offer a varied schedule to accommodate your needs. This position includes both weekdays and weekends, allowing you the flexibility to work around your commitments.

• A Supportive, Caring Team: At UPMC Chautauqua, we value our employees and foster a collaborative environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity. You’ll be a key part of a team that prioritizes patient care and teamwork.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you’re passionate about diagnostic imaging, patient care, and working in a supportive environment, we want to hear from you! Apply today to join the UPMC Chautauqua family and make a positive impact in the lives of our patients.

Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to grow your career while making a meaningful difference. Apply now!

Performs 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.

Responsibilities:

• Identifies all patients properly by using two patient identifiers and utilizes universal protocol when performing procedures. Reviews patient history and assesses physician orders, applying specific departmental protocols for optimal results in the acquisition of data. Documents patient history in electronic record as required.

• 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. Able to work as team member within the department and all other departments to expedite patient care efficiently.

• 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.

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

• ARRT Certificate

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

• NYS Staff Exclusion List (NYSEL)

• NYS Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse (NYSCR)

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran