UPMC Western Maryland is looking for a Rad Tech, also known as a Diagnostic Technologist, to join their team of life-changers! This is a full-time role that will work mostly 8-hour, daylight shifts, and will require evening, weekend, and holiday rotation. Whether you are a new grad or an experienced tech, UPMC can help you advance in your career!

A fantastic perk of this position is that it qualifies for a generous Sign-On Bonus! Details are outlined below:

• Less than 1 year of experience - $10,000 with a 2-year work commitment

• More than 1 year of experience - $15,000 with a 2-year work commitment

*Applicants will be placed in the appropriate job title and salary based on their individual experience and education.

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:

• Performs diagnostic radiography procedures utilizing established protocols/procedures without requiring constant supervision.

• 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.

• Utilizes complex imaging equipment for the acquisition, analysis, manipulation and documentation of image data and completes procedures according to protocol.

• Administers PO and rectal contrast per physician orders/department policy

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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 Certificate. ARRT Registry eligible as a Radiologic Technologist.

• Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR). CPR or BLS Required. CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire.

• Radiographer - MD

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran