UPMC St. Margaret is hiring a Full-Time Diagnostic Technologist to support the Harmar Outpatient Surgery Center!

UPMC is dedicated to providing each patient with the right care, in the right way, at the right time, every time. Our Diagnostic Technologists are essential partners in that mission, enhancing the patient experience at UPMC with positivity and integrity. Join us as we provide Life Changing Medicine to our community.

As a Diagnostic Technologist at UPMC, you will find:

• A sign-on bonus of up to $15,000 for a 2-year working commitment for eligible candidates.
• Competitive wages.
• An incomparable benefits package, including tuition reimbursement. 
• Top clinicians, leading researchers, and the most modern equipment and technology in health care today

UPMC is committed to investing in diagnostic technologists like you – financially, personally, and professionally – starting on day one of your career. From tackling student loans to advancing your career later in life, UPMC is the partner you need to succeed and thrive in your career.

The Diagnostic Technologist is a valued step in the UPMC diagnostic technologist career ladder, with opportunities for continued growth and advancement. Title and salary will be determined based on education and experience.

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.