Now Offering a generous Sign-On Bonus for Diagnostic Technologist's!

Sign-On Bonus Details: >1 year of experience $15,000 for a two-year commitment, <1 year of experience $10,000 for a two-year commitment.

UPMC Presbyterian is seeking a Full-Time Diagnostic Tech/Diagnostic Tech Advanced to support the OR Team! This position will work varied daylight shifts, every other weekend and some Holidays. Apply today to find out where your career can take you!

Final candidates will be selected for a job title within the career ladder that reflects level of education, experience, and manager discretion at the time of offer.

Diagnostic Tech 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.

Diagnostic Tech Adv 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.

Diagnostic Tech Requirements:

• 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.

• 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)

• Act 34

Diagnostic Tech Adv Requirements:

• 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.

• ARRT Certificate

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

• Act 34

• UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran