We are offering a $10,000 sign-on bonus for a 2-year work commitment with 0-1 years experience.

　　We are offering a $15,000 sign-on bonus for a 2-year work commitment with 1+ years experience.

　　Are you a team-oriented person who is eager to learn? Look no further!

　　UPMC Mercy is hiring a Full-Time Diagnostic Technologist! This role will work varying daylight and evening shifts with every other weekend. Holidays are also included in varying shifts. Whether you are an experienced Imaging professional or a new graduate eager to apply your education, we want to hear from you!

　　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.

　　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. CPR or BLS Required. CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire

　　ARRT Certificate

　　Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

　　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.