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UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital is seeking a flex full-time Radiology Technologist to support the Diagnostic X-Ray Department in Oakland!

We are now offering a $10,000 sign-on bonus for eligible hires for a 2-year work commitment! Candidates with more than 1 year of imaging experience are eligible for a $15,000 sign-on bonus for a 2-year work commitment, as well!

UPMC's brand new Monthly Loan Repayment Program, exclusively for December 2023 or later graduates, offers flex full-time hires $6,300 in loan repayment paid over three years!

The Radiology Technologist will work rotating 8-hour shifts, primarily daylight, with occasional evening and overnight hours. This role will also have biweekly weekend shifts and occasional holiday coverage. There will be no on-call coverage or travel required!

During training in the first 6-8 weeks, this role will work full-time hours and rotate through all shifts. Following the completion of training, the Radiology Technologist will work at least an average of 32 hours per week, with the expectation of flexing up closer to 40 hours on a regular basis. While hours may occasionally fluctuate due to business needs, this role receives full-time benefits!

The Diagnostic Radiology Technologist performs imaging procedures at a technical level, not requiring constant supervision. This role 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.

• 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 34

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran