Now offering a generous Sign-On Bonus for all Diagnostic Technologists!

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’s brand new Monthly Loan Repayment Program, exclusively for December 2023 or later graduates, offering $9,000 in loan repayment paid over three years (Eligible flex/full-time roles to receive prorated amount of $6,300)

UPMC Shadyside is seeking a Full-Time Diagnostic Technologist to support the OR team! This position will consist of rotating daylight shifts Monday – Friday, with one Saturday a month. Call is required, along with 3 Holidays. Apply today to find out where your career can take you! 

Daylight shifts will range from:

6:30am – 3pm M-F

7am – 3:30pm M-F

7:30am – 4pm Tues-Sat

7:30am – 6pm M-Thurs (1 week of 4 10-hour shifts)

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.