**Purpose:** _Are you passionate about advancing healthcare through diagnostic technology? As a Diagnostic Technologist, you'll play a crucial role in patient care, utilizing state-of-the-art equipment to provide accurate and timely diagnoses. Join our team where your expertise can make a real difference in improving patient outcomes and shaping the future of medical diagnostics._ **This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $15,000 with only a 2 year commitment!** **Responsibilities:** + Performs diagnostic radiography procedures independently using established protocols and sound judgment in applying ionizing radiation. + Communicates clearly with patients, explaining procedures to reduce anxiety and ensure cooperation. + Ensures accurate documentation by coding exams in the RIS system, networking images to ISITE, and entering appropriate charges. + Operates complex imaging equipment for image acquisition, analysis, and documentation in accordance with protocol. + Adapts to various clinical areas and maintains workflow flexibility to meet departmental and enterprise-wide staffing needs. + Collaborates effectively with team members, physicians, and patients to deliver efficient, high-quality care. + Administers oral and rectal contrast as per physician orders and departmental policies. + Demonstrates professionalism and empathy, showing respect and care in all patient and coworker interactions. + Follows safety protocols, including proper patient identification and adherence to universal procedures during exams. + Supports learning and development, serving as a resource for new hires and students while continuously expanding personal skills. Shifts: The position will work rotating days, holidays, weekends, and shifts. The expected schedule is Sunday-Saturday, with 8 hours shifts (7a-3p, 7:30a-3:30p, 8a-4p, 12p-8p, 2p-10p, 3p-11p, 11p-7a. Maybe be pulled to other days/shifts depending on hospital needs. + Graduate of an ARRT approved school of Radiologic Technology. + When rotating between two or more specialties, must hold registry in each specialty. + Must have obtained a performance review rating of strong/solid/good on most recent performance review to be eligible for promotion. + CT experience is preferred **Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:** + ARRT certified in Radiography with a secondary Imaging Registry required. + Must maintain 2 imaging registries/certifications and maintain competency in all as required by hiring Business Unit. + NOTE: Diagnostic Tech's who rotate between Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology are required to have their primary registry in Radiology only and maintain competency in Interventional Radiology. + Must be willing and demonstrate flexibility to be assigned to any of the maintained registries by leadership. + Must provide flexibility to work least one off-shift (evening, nights or weekend), every 90 days as requested by imaging leadership. + CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire. + Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) within 30 days of hire/transfer + 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**