Diagnostic Technologist - Casual

p class="MsoNormal"bJoin UPMC as a Casual Diagnostic Technologist!/b/p p class="MsoNormal"Are you ready to make a difference in patient care? UPMC is seeking a dedicated and skilled Diagnostic Technologist to join our team on a casual basis. This role offers the flexibility of rotating shifts, including weekends and holidays, allowing you to balance work with your personal life./p p class="MsoNormal"bWhy UPMC?/b/p ul type="disc" li class="MsoNormal"bInnovative Environment:/b Work with cutting-edge imaging equipment and technology./li li class="MsoNormal"bSupportive Team:/b Collaborate with a team that values caring, dignity, and respect./li li class="MsoNormal"bGrowth Opportunities:/b Second-year imaging students are encouraged to apply and grow their careers with us./li /ul p class="MsoNormal"bKey Responsibilities:/b/p ul type="disc" li class="MsoNormal"bPatient Identification:/b Ensure all patients are properly identified using two patient identifiers and follow universal protocols during procedures./li li class="MsoNormal"bProcedure Excellence:/b Perform imaging procedures independently, applying prescribed ionizing radiation with ingenuity and initiative./li li class="MsoNormal"bPatient Interaction:/b Communicate instructions clearly to patients, explaining procedures to alleviate fears and gain cooperation./li li class="MsoNormal"bDocumentation:/b Review patient history, assess physician orders, and document patient history in electronic records./li li class="MsoNormal"bContrast Administration:/b Administer PO and rectal contrast per physician orders and department policy./li li class="MsoNormal"bExam Management:/b Code and track exams through the RIS system, network exams to ISITE for archiving and interpretation, and enter charges for performed exams./li li class="MsoNormal"bTeam Collaboration:/b Work efficiently as a team member within the department and across other departments to expedite patient care./li /ul p class="MsoNormal"bQualifications:/b/p ul type="disc" li class="MsoNormal"Strong ability to interact with patients and co-workers./li li class="MsoNormal"Independent judgment and initiative in performing technical procedures./li li class="MsoNormal"Clear and concise communication skills./li /ul p class="MsoNormal"Join us at UPMC and be part of a team that is committed to excellence in patient care. Apply today and take the next step in your career!/pbr pGraduate of an ARRT-approved school of Radiologic Technology or verification from ARRT- 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. The technologist cannot work in an outpatient setting until ARRT has been obtained.brSecond-year imaging students are encouraged to applybrb/b/p pbLicensure, Certifications, and Clearances:/bbrARRT Registry eligible as a Radiologic Technologist./p pMust 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./p pCPR or BLS Required./p pCPR is required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire. The technologist cannot work in an outpatient setting until ARRT has been obtained.brbr/p ul liARRT Certificate/li liBasic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)/li liAct 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal/li liAct 33 with renewal/li liAct 34 with renewal/li liAct 73 FBI Clearance with renewal/li /ul pbrbUPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran/b/p