UPMC Lock Haven is seeking a full-time Diagnostic Technologist to support imaging services at Lock Haven Hospital! This role will work eight and 12-hour shifts, primarily nights. This includes rotating weekends and holidays.

UPMC offers a premier benefits package, designed to care for your total well-being — physically, emotionally, and financially — paired with endless opportunities for career advancement and educational growth.

If you are looking to join an amazing team of life changers, look no further! Apply today and find out where your career can take you.

Applicants will be placed in the appropriate job title and salary based his/her individual experience, education, and certifications.

Diagnostic Technologist (C12) Salary Range: $27.84 - $42.33

Qualified Diagnostic Technologists are eligible for a $10,000 sign-on bonus! A two-year work commitment is required.

Applicant must be willing to learn CT. After gaining competency incumbent will pass CT registry within two years of the competency competition

Purpose:
Performs imaging procedures at a technical level not requiring constant supervision. 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 assess 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 a team member within the department and all other departments to expedite patient care efficiently.
• Performs various technical procedures that require independent judgment 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 the 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 is 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)
• UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran