JOB DETAILS
Diagnostic Technologist
CompanyUPMC
LocationSomerset
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMarch 15, 2026
About The Company
UPMC is a world-renowned, nonprofit health care provider and insurer committed to delivering exceptional, people-centered care and community services. Headquartered in Pittsburgh and affiliated with the University of Pittsburgh Schools of the Health Sciences, UPMC is shaping the future of health through clinical and technological innovation, research, and education. Dedicated to advancing the well-being of our diverse communities, we provide nearly $2 billion annually in community benefits, more than any other health system in Pennsylvania. Our 100,000 employees — including more than 5,000 physicians — care for patients across more than 40 hospitals and 800 outpatient sites in Pennsylvania, New York, and Maryland, as well as overseas. UPMC Insurance Services covers more than 4 million members, providing the highest-quality care at the most affordable price. To learn more, visit UPMC.com.
About the Role
UPMC Somerset is seeking a Diagnostic Technologist to join their team of life-changers! This position will work varying shifts including some evenings and weekends. As a Diagnostic Technologist, you'll perform 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.
UPMC is excited to offer a generous sign-on bonus of up to $5,000 with a 2-year commitment.
Responsibilities:
- Identify patients using two identifiers and follow universal protocol for procedures.
- Review patient history and physician orders, applying departmental protocols.
- Document patient history in electronic records as needed.
- Administer PO and rectal contrast per physician orders and department policy.
- Ensure exams are coded, tracked, networked to ISITE, and charges entered.
- Perform diagnostic radiography procedures independently using established protocols.
- Use complex imaging equipment for data acquisition, analysis, and documentation.
- Interact with patients and co-workers with care, respect, and teamwork.
- Perform technical procedures with independent judgment and appropriate radiation use.
- Communicate instructions clearly to patients, explaining procedures to ease their fears.
- 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 Registry eligible as a Radiologic Technologist. Must obtain radiography registry within 6 months of hire date
- ARRT Certificate
- ARRT Radiography
- Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire
- 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
Key Skills
Diagnostic RadiographyIndependent JudgmentIonizing RadiationPatient IdentificationUniversal ProtocolPatient History ReviewElectronic Records DocumentationContrast AdministrationExam CodingData AcquisitionData AnalysisComplex Imaging EquipmentPatient CommunicationRadiation SafetyARRT RegistryBasic Life Support
Categories
HealthcareScience & Research
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The Diagnostic Technologist will perform imaging procedures independently, requiring technical skill and independent judgment to apply ionizing radiation for diagnostic purposes. Responsibilities include patient identification, reviewing history, administering contrast, documenting in electronic records, and ensuring exams are coded and tracked.
📋Job Type
part time
📊Experience Level
0-2
💼Company Size
41349
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
Apply Now →
You'll be redirected to
the company's application page