Diagnostic Technologist - UPMC South Surgery Center (Bethel Park, PA)

Job Description

UPMC is hiring a full-time Diagnostic Technologist to join their UPMC South Surgery Center in Bethel Park! This position will cover imaging needs for the Surgery Center OR located at UPMC South Hills.  In addition, Technologist will cover both the General and Orthopedic Clinical Diagnostic areas at our UPMC South Hills and UPMC West Mifflin Imaging site located at 1907 Lebanon Church Rd Some travel will be required for this position.

This position 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. This includes working in the OR, providing and operating the C-ARMS for cases in need and operating the Portable Xray unit when in need.

This position will work rotating 8-hour shifts from 7 : 30am to 5 : 00pm, Monday through Friday, and rotating shifts on Saturdays from 7 : 30am to 12 : 00pm. No evenings or holidays required! Previous OR experience is preferred.

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. Technologist cannot work in an outpatient setting until ARRT has been obtained.

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. Technologist cannot work in an outpatient setting until ARRT has been obtained.

If working in a NY facility, you must have received certification from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) and be Licensed through the New York State Department of Health.

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran