Diagnostic Technologist - UPMC Ortho Sports Med

Company: UPMC - Pittsburgh Medical Center
Location: Erie
Posted on: January 8, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description UPMC is excited to invite you to apply for the position of Diagnostic Technologist! This full-time role offers day shift hours from 8 AM to 4:30 PM, with occasional weekend shifts during the fall sports season. Please note that travel will be a requirement of this position. We seek a dedicated team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is adept at managing a busy workload. Apply today to join a great team and receive a robust Totals Reward package Responsibilities: /n /n - /n Ensures accurate patient identification using two identifiers, adhering to universal protocol during procedures for safety and compliance. /n /n - /n Thoroughly reviews patient history and physician orders, following departmental protocols to optimize data acquisition and patient outcomes. /n /n - /n Documents patient history in the electronic record system as required, ensuring completeness and accuracy for ongoing care. /n /n - /n Administers oral and rectal contrast materials per physician orders and departmental policies, ensuring patient safety and comfort. /n /n - /n Ensures all exams are correctly coded and tracked through the RIS system, properly networking them to ISITE for archiving and interpretation. /n /n - /n Performs diagnostic radiography procedures according to established protocols without requiring constant supervision, demonstrating professional competence. /n /n - /n Exhibits excellent interpersonal skills, interacting with patients and colleagues with care, respect, and dignity, fostering a positive environment. /n /n - /n Effectively communicates instructions and explains procedures to patients, helping to alleviate fears and encourage cooperation during imaging processes. /n /n /n - Graduate of an ARRT approved school of Radiologic Technology or verification from ARRT approved school of completion of program and scheduled graduation date /n - Technologists hired before graduation will have indirect supervision by an ARRT certified diagnostic technologist until the degree is verified /n /n Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances: ARRT Registry eligible as a Radiologic Technologist. Must obtain radiography registry within 6 months of hire date. CPR or BLS RequiredCPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire Act 31 Mandated Reporter Training within 90 days of hire or transfer /n /n - ARRT Certificate /n - ARRT Radiography /n - Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) /n - Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal /n - Act 33 with renewal /n - Act 34 with renewal /n /n UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

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