Diagnostic Technologist- Passavant/Mars
Company: UPMC - Pittsburgh Medical Center
Location: Mars
Posted on: March 6, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description UPMC Community Medicine Incorporated is hiring a
full-time Diagnostic Technologist for Tri-Rivers. This position
will travel between the Mars and North Hills Passavant locations
(travel to other offices may be needed). This position will work 4
9.5-hour days, Monday-Friday with one set day off per week after
successful completion of the orientation period. Tri Rivers is a
fast paced, high patient volume, multispecialty practice with a
focus on musculoskeletal care. This position works directly with
our Orthopedic division, assisting our physicians and Advanced
Practice Providers with office hours and radiology imaging.
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
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.Technologist cannot work in an outpatient setting until
ARRT has been obtained. Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
ARRT Registry eligible as a Radiologic Technologist. Must obtain
radiography registry within 6 months of hire date as of January 1,
2025. Diagnostic Technologists hired prior to January 1, 2025, will
need to obtain their registry within 12 months of hire/transfer
date. CPR or BLS Required. CPR required based on AHA standards that
include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within
30 days of hireTechnologist cannot work in an outpatient setting
until ARRT has been obtained.If working in a NY facility, you must
have received certification from the American Registry of
Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or Nuclear Medicine Technology
Certification Board (NMTCB) and be Licensed through the New York
State Department of Health.If practicing under a temporary permit:
must be under direct supervision of licensed radiologic
technologist, must obtain ARRT certification within 180 days of
permit issue date.? Temporary permits expire 180 days from date of
issuance, or upon notice that license application denied, or ten
days after notification of failure of licensing exam, whichever
occurs first. - ARRT Certificate - Basic Life Support (BLS) OR
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) - Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting
with renewal - Act 33 with renewal - Act 34 with renewal - Act 73
FBI Clearance with renewal UPMC is an Equal Opportunity
Employer/Disability/Veteran
Keywords: UPMC - Pittsburgh Medical Center, Cuyahoga Falls , Diagnostic Technologist- Passavant/Mars, Healthcare , Mars, Ohio
