Description
Are you looking for a meaningful career with endless opportunities? At UPMC East, we utilize the latest resources in advanced medical technology, infection control, and patient comfort and safety to provide the highest possible level of patient care. UPMC East is a state-of-the-art community hospital designed to be the hospital of tomorrow, today.
UPMC East is currently hiring a fulltime Diagnostic Technologist that will be scheduled rotating shifts with call, weekend and holiday responsibility. Additionally, this role will be located primarily at UPMC East, however, there may be some rotations to the UPMC Monroeville Imaging Center.
UPMC offers a competitive benefits package, sign-on bonus for qualified candidates and has a career ladder in place that allows you to grow professionally from both a technical and managerial standpoint.
Apply today and find out where your career can take you!
Purpose:
Performs imaging procedures at an advanced level not requiring constant supervision. Competently performs a variety of advanced technical procedures that require independent judgment, ingenuity and initiative to apply prescribed ionizing radiation for diagnostic purposes.
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.
Qualifications
- 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.
- 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
Individuals hired into this role must comply with UPMC’s COVID vaccination requirements upon beginning employment with UPMC. Refer to the COVID-19 Vaccination Information section at the top of this page to learn more.
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