Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Casual Diagnostic Technologist

Job Description: We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Casual Diagnostic Technologist to join our team. This role requires a minimum of eight hours per pay period, one weekend per month, and at least one holiday per year. No on-call duties are required.

Qualifications: Candidates at all levels of the imaging career ladder, including Diagnostic Technologists and CT Technologists, are encouraged to apply.

Candidates will be placed on the appropriate step of the career ladder based on their experience and licensure.

If you're passionate about patient care and diagnostic excellence, we’d love to hear from you!

Why Join Us?

• Work in a collaborative, patient-centered environment

• Opportunities for professional growth and development

What You’ll Do:

• Perform diagnostic radiography procedures independently using advanced imaging equipment

• Apply sound judgment and initiative to deliver high-quality imaging for diagnostic purposes

• Ensure accurate documentation, coding, and image archiving

• Administer oral and rectal contrast per physician orders and department protocols

• Communicate clearly and compassionately with patients to ease concerns and explain procedures

• Collaborate with team members across departments to ensure efficient and effective patient care

What We’re Looking For:

• A professional who demonstrates empathy, respect, and teamwork

• Someone with strong technical skills and the ability to adapt protocols as needed

• A detail-oriented individual who ensures accuracy in patient identification, documentation, and imaging procedures

Ready to Make a Difference?
Join a team that values your expertise and supports your growth. Apply today and become part of a healthcare system that puts patients—and professionals—first.

Education:

• Graduate of an ARRT-approved school of Radiologic Technology, or verification from an ARRT-approved school confirming completion of the program and scheduled graduation date.

• Technologists hired prior to graduation will work under indirect supervision by an ARRT-certified Diagnostic Technologist until their degree is verified.

• Technologists may not work in an outpatient setting until ARRT certification has been obtained.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

• ARRT Registry Eligible as a Radiologic Technologist.
  • Must obtain radiography registry within 6 months of hire for those hired on or after January 1, 2025 .

  • Diagnostic Technologists hired before January 1, 2025 must obtain their registry within 12 months of hire or transfer .

• CPR or BLS certification required , based on AHA standards, including both didactic and skills demonstration components. Must be completed within 30 days of hire .

• Technologists may not work in an outpatient setting until ARRT certification is obtained.

• If working in a New York facility , certification from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) is required, along with licensure through the New York State Department of Health .

Required Clearances and Certifications:

• ARRT Certificate

• Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

• Act 31 – Child Abuse Reporting (with renewal)

• Act 33 – Pennsylvania Clearance (with renewal)

• Act 34 – Criminal Background Check (with renewal)

• Act 73 – FBI Clearance (with renewal)

   

   

  
  UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

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