Part-Time Diagnostic Technologist

**Description** We are offering a **_$3,000 sign-on bonus_** with a _2-year commitment_ ! **Are you looking for a meaningful career with endless opportunities? Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC is hiring a limited part-time Diagnostic Technologist! The team at Magee is family-focused, team-oriented, and takes great pride in what they do for the patients and their families. If you're looking to join a dynamic team that gives you a sense of reward and accomplishment, you can experience this at Magee-Womens Hospital each and every day.** **Why UPMC?** **We don't just take care of our patients - we take care of our team too. In addition to our competitive benefits package, you can expect:** + **A career ladder that allows you to grow professionally and provides the ability to progress from both a technical and managerial standpoint.** + **An AWARD-WINNING workplace with endless opportunities:** + **UPMC was ranked #1 for "Best Places to Work for Women & Diverse Managers" by Diversity MBA Magazine’s: 50 Out Front Companies for two years in a row.** + **For more than a century, UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital has been caring for women through all stages of their lives and is proud to be nationally ranked by U.S. News & World Report for excellence in gynecology.** **Purpose:** 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. **Qualifications** + 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. + Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) required. + CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire + ARRT Certificate + Act 34 Applicants will be placed in the appropriate job title and salary from the career ladder based on their individual experience and education. **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. REQNUMBER: 099822357