UPMC Somerset is seeking a Diagnostic Technologist to join their team of life-changers! This position will work evening shifts with no weekends and rotating holiday requirement. 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 up to $15,000 dependent on your experience and eligibility. This sign-on bonus will require 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 12 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